Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, October 24, 2023

After a string of tricky puzzles, we have an easy one for once! Or at least I thought so. If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge?...

October 24, 2023 · 3 min · 519 words · John Cabrera

Yes, It's OK to Cheat at One-Player Games

My introduction to crossword puzzles was through cheating. Soon I was sitting on the arm of the chair, helping him with some of the clues. I know thatproperlyyoure supposed to turn over three cards at a time, and I start out that way. But soon Im turning over one at a time to avoid forfeiting the game. We all have our own ideas of whatreallycounts as cheating. Youre only cheating yourself If youre playing a gameagainstanother person, cheating is a question of ethics....

October 24, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Peter Davis

You Can Make Roux in the Microwave (or Oven)

If youre making a simple gravy, a blonde roux will work just fine. In any case, I knew I had to try both methods. It wasnt a huge spill, but given the scalding nature of roux, it gave me pause. At this point you will have a very hot, blonde roux. (This took 12-14 minutes, depending on the size of the batch.) Youll end up with burnt roux clumps, and no one wants that....

October 24, 2023 · 2 min · 218 words · Erin Caldwell

You Need to Make These Savory Crumpets

Eggs and toast tend to be my breakfast of choice. Most people think of crumpets as slightly sweet, best paired with butter and jam. Lets make savory crumpets. What is a crumpet? Most folks in America are familiar with English muffin. Thomas made sure of that, and were all better for it. However, the muffin has an underdog cousinthe crumpet. Round and puffed much like the English muffin, upon first glance you might mistake it for one....

October 24, 2023 · 3 min · 459 words · Janet Castillo

12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul

No other show makes you feel more like curling up into a ball under a blanket. You Are Good You Are Goodbills itself as a feelings podcast about movies. This is a kind and empathetic show, more about human nature than film history. Twice a week on On Being StudiosPoetry Unbound, Padraig O Tuama guides us through a single poem. Let a few pile up, and settle in. with lower your stress levels no matter waht....

October 23, 2023 · 2 min · 218 words · Kimberly Snyder

All the Different Retirement Accounts You Can Take Advantage Of

Saving for retirement is a crucial part of everyones financial planning. Iverecommended beforethat dividing your money into multiple accounts helps you see all your saving goals separately. A big part of that is taking advantage of retirement-specific accounts to make it invest in your future. So, how can different types of accounts serve your retirement goals? With a 401(k), the money you set aside isnt just saved, but invested. You have the option of investing in a variety of assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds....

October 23, 2023 · 2 min · 335 words · Nicholas Rogers

Make a Mini Loaf of Bread With a Single Cup of Flour

That might come in the form of a sourdough mother, a poolish, or a biga. But if all you want is a casual, small loaf of bread, less is more. (More bubbles make for a faster proof time.) Would some bread-heads say this is bad bread? I have had bad bread, and this is not it. If you dont have bread flour, you might use all-purpose flour. These arent bad things....

October 23, 2023 · 3 min · 570 words · Teresa Lucas

Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 23, 2023

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And further down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? (Hedoeshave it, though; he just never noticed.) Green category - Just do it!...

October 23, 2023 · 3 min · 489 words · Denise Rodriguez

Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 22, 2023

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? But there isnt anything too obscure today, just a lot of words that cleverly span multiple categories....

October 22, 2023 · 3 min · 439 words · Jackson Williams

Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 21, 2023

Today is another tricky one, with all those dishes! If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And further down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? Im not sure if I should count this as special knowledge, or wordplay....

October 21, 2023 · 3 min · 557 words · Daniel Schneider

Meredith's Training Diaries: Surviving the Dreaded Taper

Welcome toTraining Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. I officially completed my peak mileage week leading up to New York City marathon. And now, its taper time. Or that youll go stir-crazy. I get it, but Im forcing myself to learn to love the taper. My guiding philosophy to get through the taper is that the hay is in the barn....

October 20, 2023 · 3 min · 497 words · Tina Johnson

Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 20, 2023

Hope you remember your slightly obscure political figures, because todays puzzle is a tricky one. If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And further down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge?...

October 20, 2023 · 3 min · 571 words · Craig Kramer

Why Not Shape Your Gnocchi Into Wee Pumpkins?

In a sea of pumpkin-flavored foods, there simply arent enough pumpkin-shapedfoods (actual pumpkins dont count). My only advice is that the thicker the dough, the nicer the pumpkin shape will be. When making gnocchi, it can be difficult to reach a balance between too much flour and not enough. For these lil guys, however, youll want the additional flour to ensure a smoother shape. Shape the dough into balls Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and shape it into a ball....

October 20, 2023 · 2 min · 407 words · Andrew Flores