NYT Crossword: solutions for Monday, May 19

      The New York Times has a variety of word games available today — with options like Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the classic crossword puzzle remains the frontrunner. The daily crossword is filled with fascinating trivia, enhances mental agility, and, of course, provides some bragging rights if you manage to solve it each day.

      Although the NYT puzzle can sometimes seem daunting, solving a crossword is a skill that improves with practice — so don’t feel discouraged if you can’t complete every single entry.

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

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      Best games like Connections

      The recent surge in popularity of word-related puzzle games and brain teasers began with Wordle. Many are still captivated by that game, but The New York Times recognized the opportunity to offer new ways to challenge our minds with additional games like Connections. The concept is straightforward, yet the actual puzzles can be quite tricky. Nevertheless, there’s something incredibly satisfying about cracking the code and solving these logic puzzles (even if you occasionally need some assistance). For those who excel at these games and want more ways to stimulate their brains, there are various alternatives to what’s available on the NYT website. Here are some fantastic games like Connections that you should try.

      Best games like Connections

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      NYT Connections tips: how to win Connections every day

      Wordle was the game that truly took off in popularity and was a natural acquisition for the New York Times, but the organization didn’t stop there. It has created an entire range of brain-teasing puzzles for users to enjoy daily, including the challenging Connections. Nearly everyone who has attempted it has become hooked, and for good reason. The premise is simple, yet finding solutions is never straightforward. If you haven’t tried Connections yet or found it difficult during your first attempt, check out our expert tips and tricks to help you better navigate the puzzles. Once you do, you’ll find yourself playing every day without fail.

      Connections tips and tricks

      The rules for Connections are straightforward: you have a grid of 16 words that you need to arrange into four groups based on a common theme. For example, four of the words might all be types of fruit, making it logical to group them together. However, Connections is considerably more challenging than that, so don’t expect the answers to be immediately apparent. The groups are also color-coded according to their difficulty: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple, which is the hardest.

      3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (May 17-19)

      As the weekend nears, you’re likely looking forward to having more time for gaming. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber and uncertain about what to play, there’s plenty of options available. That's where I come in. I’ve sifted through the Xbox Game Pass library and selected three games that I believe will be enjoyable for players of all types this weekend.

      The first game redefined what Assassin's Creed could be and deserves another look following the announcement of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Next, we have a remarkable indie game from 2023 focused on deciphering languages and exploring communication on a fundamental level. Lastly, there's an underrated magical first-person shooter from EA that just launched on the subscription service this week and is definitely worth trying out.

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