NYT Crossword: solutions for Friday, May 9

      The New York Times offers a wide array of word games today, including Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, ensuring there’s something for everyone. However, the classic crossword puzzle continues to be the most esteemed choice. The daily crossword is filled with fascinating trivia, enhances cognitive flexibility, and, of course, provides a sense of pride if you manage to complete it each day.

      Even though the NYT puzzle may seem daunting at times, solving a crossword is a skill that improves with practice — so don’t be disheartened if you can’t fill in every blank.

      If you’re struggling with today’s NYT Crossword, we’re here to assist. Below, you will find all the answers for today’s clues.

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      Wordle was the game that notably surged in popularity, making it an obvious acquisition for the New York Times. However, the outlet has gone further, offering a complete range of thought-provoking puzzles for users to tackle daily, including the challenging Connections. Almost everyone who tries it becomes enamored, and for good reason. The concept is straightforward, yet solving these puzzles is often quite challenging. If you haven’t tried Connections yet or found it overwhelming the first time, check out our expert tips and tricks to help you understand how to approach each puzzle. Once you grasp it, you’ll be hooked and playing daily without fail.

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      The rules of Connections are straightforward: you have a grid of 16 words that you must categorize into four groups based on a common theme. For instance, four of the words might all be types of fruit and can thus be grouped together. However, Connections is more complex than that, so don’t assume the answers will be clear-cut. Each group is assigned a different color based on difficulty, starting with yellow for the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple, which represents the most challenging.

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      NYT Spelling Bee: answers for Friday, May 10

      Are you a fan of the New York Times' games? So are we, and Spelling Bee is among our favorites. However, similar to other NYT games — Wordle, Connections, Strands, and The Mini — we occasionally hit a wall when trying to complete it. If you find yourself stuck on today’s Spelling Bee, we’re here to lend a hand. Check out the article below for a review of how to play and a list of all the possible words you can form today.

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      LinkedIn adding word games so you can procrastinate at work

      While LinkedIn primarily serves to connect professionals with new job opportunities and facilitate networking, it may soon offer a space for some leisure as well. Why? Because it's planning to incorporate games into its platform.

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