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SAVE $150: As of Oct. 16, the Samsung ViewFinity S5 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 43% on list price.

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When staring at a screen all day, a high-quality monitor really makes all the difference. Especially if after work you relax by looking at more screens. So why not upgrade to the best?

As of Oct. 16, you can score a great deal on the Samsung ViewFinity S5 at Amazon. Reduced by 43%, the monitor is now listed for $199.99. This deal is available on the 34-inch flat screen, 21:09, HDMI-only model. For $229.99 you can upgrade to DP + HDMI.

SEE ALSO: Upgrade your WFH setup with this heavily discounted curved monitor from Samsung

The monitor has a sleek design, making it perfect for both work and entertainment. It boasts a 1440p QHD resolution, which will make everything from spreadsheets to movies and games look incredibly sharp. One of our favorite features is the adjustable stand, allowing you to tilt, swivel, and even adjust the height to find the most comfortable viewing position.

To protect your eyes from strain, the S5 has a number of features including an ambient light sensor to detect lighting in your workstation and automatically adjust brightness, eye saver mode that minimizes excessive blue light, and a flicker-free design to relieve eye strain by creating a more stable display.

This is a limited-time deal on Amazon, so act quickly so you don't miss out.

Save $20: As of Oct. 16, the Bitvae C5 Water Dental Flosser is on sale for $19.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 50% on list price.

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Of all the products that trend on social media, one that encourages good dental hygiene can't be a bad thing. Yes, water flossers have been going viral lately, and we doubt you've been able to scroll more than a few videos on TikTok before being shown a water flosser at work.

A water dental flosser is a great aid in removing plaque and debris from hard-to-reach areas between teeth and along the gum line, and as of Oct. 16 you can score a great deal at Amazon. The Bitvae C5 Water Dental Flosser is reduced 50%, from $39.99 to just $19.99.

SEE ALSO: The best water flossers for cleaning up your oral hygiene

There are plenty of options on the market for water flossers, but we like the Bitvae C5 because it comes with different pressure settings, so you can adjust based on your comfort and needs. This model also comes with five replacement tips, so if one (or more) breaks, you don't need to replace the whole product.

It’s also cordless and rechargeable, making it handy for traveling, and the water tank is decently sized, giving you enough time to floss thoroughly without constantly refilling. And, with this discounted price, the Bitvae C5 is an affordable option for anyone looking to add water flossing to their routine.

This is marked as a limited-time deal at Amazon, so head there now to grab this bargain.

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

AcrossDuke ______, machismo video game hero

• The answer is Nukem.

European eSports team that rebranded to Astralis

• The answer is Origen.

Base hit

• The answer is Single.

Possess

• The answer is Own.

Little bit

• The answer is Tad.

Justification

• The answer is Reason.

1960s style go-go dance from the Batman television series

• The answer is Batusi.

High-strung

• The answer is tense.

DownPiece of cake!

• The answer is NoSweat.

Go #1

• The answer is Urinate.

Family

• The answer is Kin.

Potentially messy field day event

• The answer is EggToss.

"Cry Baby" singer ____ Martinez

• The answer is Melanie.

Homer's TV neighbor

• The answer is Ned.

Crystal ball, e.g.

• The answer is Orb.

Sol

• The answer is Sun.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

20 percent.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 16 Hurdle Word 1 answer

FIFTH

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A fancy word for fist fight.

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MELEE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Need a lot of this in sports.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 16 Hurdle Word 3 answer

HEART

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Chicago's type of city.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 16 Hurdle Word 4 answer

WINDY

Final Hurdle hint

This person is a peer in search of a verdict.

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JUROR

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 14's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 16 What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 16 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Getting some air

• Green: Michael Jordan played for one of these

• Blue: Sideline pets

• Purple: Nothing gets past them

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow - Jump

• Green - Chicago Sports Teams

• Blue - Live College Football Mascots

• Purple - Nicknames of MLB catchers

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #21 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Jump: BOUND, HOP, LEAP, SPRING

• Chicago Sports Teams: BEARS, BULLS, CUBS, SKY

• Live College Football Mascots: BEVO, REVEILLE, SMOKEY, UGA

• Nicknames of MLB catches: PUDGE, SALVY, YADI, YOGI

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 16

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

AcrosswHaT cHaNgEs OfTeN iN tHiS cLuE

• The answer is Case.

Natural boundary between France and Italy

• The answer is Alps.

Total displayed on a running app

• The answer is Miles.

Embattled mayor Adams

• The answer is Eric.

Knowledgeable person hidden backward in "knowledge"

• The answer is Wonk.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle hints and answers for October 16 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 16 DownCapital city on the Nile River

• The answer is Cairo.

Aggressive poker bet

• The answer is AllIn.

Tiny dot

• The answer is Speck.

Suffix with steward or host

• The answer is Ess.

Kitten's cry

• The answer is Mew.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 16 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 16 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: How Poe-tic

These words are from a particular poem.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words from Poe's most famous poem.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is TheRaven.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for October 16

• Weak

• Weary

• TheRaven

• Midnight

• Dreary

• Nevermore

• Pondered

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Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.