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  • Chipotle Will Give Away Free Entrées Every Time Taylor Fritz Wins at the U.S. Open—Here’s How to Claim Yours

    Chipotle Will Give Away Free Entrées Every Time Taylor Fritz Wins at the U.S. Open—Here’s How to Claim Yours

    Chipotle and top-ranked U.S. men’s tennis player Taylor Fritz are teaming up for “Every Win Tastes Better,” a U.S. Open promotion that gives fans access to buy-one-get-one (BOGO) entrée codes after every Fritz singles victory.

    As Fritz pursues the chance to become the first American in 23 years to win the men’s singles title at New York’s premier tennis tournament, Chipotle is turning each match win into a free-food giveaway for fans.

    How to claim the Chipotle BOGO giveaway

    After each Fritz victory, he will share a unique text-to-win code on his Instagram Story at @taylor_fritz. Fans must text the code to 888-222. Those who respond quickly enough will receive a BOGO entrée offer redeemable through the Chipotle app or Chipotle’s website.

    The number of available codes increases as Fritz advances:

    • Round 1: 2,500 BOGO offers
    • Round 2: 3,000 BOGO offers
    • Round 3: 3,500 BOGO offers
    • Round of 16: 4,000 BOGO offers
    • Quarter-final: 4,500 BOGO offers
    • Semi-final: 5,000 BOGO offers
    • Final: 10,000 BOGO offers

    The promotion ends when all codes for a particular round have been claimed or when that round’s offer period ends, whichever comes first. It is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C. who are at least 13 years old. Each person may claim one code per round that Fritz advances. Chipotle will notify winners by text, and standard text and data rates apply.

    Fritz has been a Team Chipotle athlete for three seasons. He wears the brand’s logo on his sleeve during tournaments and has a Chipotle Celebrity Card that gives him free food for life. Earlier this month, he also said he ate Chipotle on every off day and before every night match during his title run in Washington, D.C.

    “Anyone who follows me knows I eat a lot of Chipotle when I’m playing tournaments,” Fritz said. “I love that every time I win a singles match in New York, fans have another chance to score a BOGO. I’m trying to make them give away as much as possible.”

    Because the codes are expected to be claimed quickly, fans will want to follow @taylor_fritz throughout the tournament for each new giveaway.

    Credit: Chipotle
  • Liam Payne’s Cousin Reveals Devastating Detail Weeks After Final CCTV Footage Released

    Liam Payne’s Cousin Reveals Devastating Detail Weeks After Final CCTV Footage Released

    Liam Payne’s cousin, Ross Harris, has opened up about the former One Direction star’s final days in a new interview with ITV, revealing he missed a call from the singer on the day he died and reflecting on the emotional toll of fame.

    Missed Call and Lasting Regret

    Payne, 31, died on 16 October 2024 after falling 46 feet from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A toxicology report later confirmed the presence of cocaine, alcohol, and the sedative Klonopin in his system. The cause of death was ruled as polytrauma.

    Harris, who taught Payne to play piano as a child, told ITV his phone was face down during a recording session when the singer tried to reach him. “I think my phone must have been face down and we were recording, and yeah, just completely missed it,” he said. “And then I think I probably saw it maybe an hour or two later… then I tried to call, but I think he was already gone by that point.”

    Looking back, Harris described the weight of hindsight. “Hindsight’s a beautiful, awful thing where if I could go back, I would change absolutely everything.”

    ‘He Didn’t Feel Very Loved’

    Beyond the missed call, Harris painted a picture of a man who struggled with the disconnect between public adoration and private isolation. “He didn’t feel very loved,” Harris said, adding that while “fans loved Liam Payne,” the singer “needed someone to love Liam.”

    Harris emphasized that despite being in his thirties, Payne never had the chance to mature outside the spotlight. “Even though he was in his thirties, he was still basically a kid in this industry because he didn’t have a chance to grow up like a normal person would outside of the fame system.” He continued: “I think in entertainment the cost is much higher because someone’s image and their health is on the line in a public facing way where a mistake has a much higher cost.”

    Final Hours Captured on CCTV

    Police-released CCTV from earlier this month showed Payne in the hotel lobby with two women, identified as Ildana Serrano and Lucila Goite, both of whom later claimed to have had sex with him. Footage also captured him wandering corridors, swinging from a lamppost, and staff delivering buckets of champagne and whiskey to his room. Receipts indicate Payne spent more than $600,000 on whisky during his stay.

    Ongoing Legal Proceedings

    WhatsApp messages from hotel staff dated 14 October, previously published by the Mail on Sunday, reveal concerns about managing Payne’s behavior. Authorities had been called to the hotel before his death over welfare concerns.

    Two hotel employees — Ezequiel Pereyra, 22, and waiter Braian Paiz, 26 — were arrested and charged with supplying drugs to the singer. Both have been released on bail and deny all charges. Legal sources indicate plea deal negotiations are ongoing.

    Musical Tribute

    Harris has released a song titled Bones in tribute to his cousin. Proceeds from the track will support causes close to Payne’s heart.

  • What’s New on Streaming This Week? (Aug. 28, 2026)

    What’s New on Streaming This Week? (Aug. 28, 2026)

    Streaming subscribers have more choice than ever, with major platforms including Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, and Peacock offering extensive movie and TV libraries. To help you find something worth watching, here are the best new movies and shows arriving on streaming services this week, covering true crime, horror, action, comedy, science fiction, documentaries, and more.

    15. Death of the Pastor’s Wife

    John-Paul Miller and his wife, Mica Miller, appeared to have a happy marriage. Before Mica was found dead in a state park in April 2024, however, she had told family and friends about alleged manipulation, abuse, and stalking by her husband.

    Across three episodes, Death of the Pastor’s Wife examines the breakdown of the Millers’ marriage through interviews with Mica’s surviving friends and siblings. The filmmakers were unable to interview John-Paul or his new wife, whom he married a year after Mica’s body was discovered. However, video-recorded sermons offer insight into his views on love, marriage, and a wife’s duties. The result is a chilling documentary that does not offer an easy or satisfying conclusion.

    How to watch: Death of the Pastor’s Wife is now streaming on Netflix.

    14. Penny Lane Is Dead

    Australian writer-director Mia’kate Russell draws on the ’80s Ozploitation films that helped put Australian horror cinema on the map in Penny Lane Is Dead. The film begins with “school’s out” teen fun and overt Australiana before taking a dark, ultraviolent turn. Viewers should be aware that it includes rape-revenge genre themes.

    After finishing high school, Penny (Bailey Spalding), Toni (Tahlee Fereday), and Amy (Alexandra Jensen) plan a girls’ night to celebrate. Penny’s scheming cousin Kat (Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn) crashes the party with her criminal adult boyfriend and his criminal friends, sending the celebration in a dangerous direction. The film fully embraces its exploitation roots, leaving audiences to decide how that approach lands in 2026.

    Starring: Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, Tahlee Fereday, Alexandra Jensen, Bailey Spalding, Ben O’Toole, Steve Le Marquand, and Fletcher Humphrys

    How to watch: Penny Lane Is Dead premieres Aug. 28 on Shudder.

    13. Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special

    Adult Swim is celebrating its 25th birthday with a new Robot Chicken special featuring characters from shows including Smiling Friends, The Venture Bros., Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

    The special sends these beloved characters and others on a cruise that goes, predictably, terribly wrong. Viewers can expect plenty of animated mayhem.

    How to watch: The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special premieres at midnight ET on Aug. 31 and streams on HBO Max the next day.

    12. Motor City

    For stylized action, Motor City follows Reacher star Alan Ritchson as ex-con John Miller, who seeks revenge against Detroit mobster Reynolds (Ben Foster) in 1977.

    Reynolds framed John for a crime and stole his fiancée, Sophia (Shailene Woodley). John’s pursuit unfolds with minimal dialogue and a rock-heavy soundtrack, making every punch feel like part of a headbanging revenge story.

    Starring: Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, Pablo Schreiber, Ben Foster, and Ben McKenzie

    How to watch: Motor City is now available to buy or rent digitally.

    11. Above & Below

    Jesse V. Johnson’s Above & Below forces a group of vacationing friends to face both great white sharks and a crime gang. During a shark-diving trip, the group becomes entangled in a cartel drug operation.

    Some of the friends are held at gunpoint while the others are trapped in a shark cage with only 10 minutes of oxygen remaining. With Antonio Banderas among the cast, this horror-action thriller turns a vacation into an impossible choice.

    Starring: Laura Marano, Antonio Bandera, Christina Ochoa, Diego Llinás, Timothy V. Murphy, Louis Mandylor, Jess Liaudin, Donncha Tynan, Ryan Bertroche, Ramiro Alonso, Rodrigo Poisón, and Mario Tardón

    How to watch: Above & Below is now available to buy or rent digitally.

    10. Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young

    Vince Young became a football star after his MVP performance in the 2006 Rose Bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and USC Trojans. Once expected to become the NFL’s next major star, Young’s career took a different path after injuries, conflicts, and other setbacks.

    The latest installment of Netflix’s Untold sports documentary series explores Young’s rise and decline, including insight from Young himself.

    How to watch: Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young is now streaming on Netflix.

    9. The Deb

    Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb, has taken a lengthy and turbulent route to release, including a defamation lawsuit brought by the director against star Charlotte MacInnes. Two years after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the musical comedy arrives for digital viewing this week.

    The film follows Taylah (Natalie Abbott), an awkward farm girl from the small town of Dunburn, where the local debutante ball is a major event. Her influencer cousin Maeve (MacInnes) arrives from the city after being sent away following an anti-patriarchy protest. The two relatives have opposing views on feminism and “the deb,” but may have something to learn from each other.

    Starring: Rebel Wilson, Natalie Abbott, Charlotte MacInnes, Stevie Jean, Brianna Bishop, Karis Oka, Tara Morice, Shane Jacobson, Costa D’Angelo, Alex de Crespigny, Ioane Sa’ula, Ben Turland, Hal Cumpston, Stephanie Tisdell, Amanda Kour, and Sophea Pennington

    How to watch: The Deb is now available to buy or rent digitally.

    8. The Undeclared War Season 2

    Created by Peter Kosminsky, the cyber thriller The Undeclared War debuted on the UK’s Channel 4 in 2022, taking viewers inside the intelligence world of the Government Communications Headquarters.

    Four years later, Season 2 arrives with Paul McGuigan as director, Colin Teevan as writer, and Simon Pegg playing Danny Patrick, the head of GCHQ operations. The new season promises surveillance, bureaucracy, and escalating tension.

    Starring: Simon Pegg, Siân Brooke, Hannah Khalique-Brown, Alex Jennings, Danny Sapani, Ed Stoppard, and Chloe Pirrie

    How to watch: The Undeclared War Season 2 is now streaming on Peacock.

    7. Leanne Season 2

    Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan returns to Netflix in the second season of her self-titled sitcom. The first season followed Leanne as she dealt with the shock of her husband leaving her for another woman after 33 years of marriage.

    Season 2 continues Leanne’s process of self-discovery and reinvention, supported by her family, including her sister Carol (Kristen Johnston).

    Starring: Leanne Morgan, Kristen Johnston, Celia Weston, Blake Clark, Ryan Stiles, Jayma Mays, Tim Daly, Graham Rogers, and Hannah Pilkes

    How to watch: Leanne Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

    6. The Last Sunrise

    Based on Anna Todd’s novel, The Last Sunrise offers a summer romance set in Mallorca. College student Ry (Maia Reficco) travels there on vacation with her mother (Eva Longoria) and begins a relationship with Julián (Fernando Lindez).

    Their connection faces challenges as Ry manages a chronic illness and discovers family secrets. The film asks whether those obstacles can overcome the couple’s growing bond.

    Starring: Maia Reficco, Fernando Lindez, Eva Longoria, Andrés Velencoso, Chloé Sweetlove, and Sabrina Bartlett

    How to watch: The Last Sunrise is now streaming on Prime Video.

    5. Mousetrap

    South Korean thriller Mousetrap has arrived on Netflix, taking viewers into the unsettling world of “identity laundering.” When novelist Je Moon-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol) discovers that his identity has been completely stolen and finds loan shark No-ja (Sul Kyung-gu) pursuing him, he must uncover why a mysterious figure known as “The Rat” took his identity and determine how to reclaim his life.

    Directed by Kim Hong-sun and written by Lee Jae-gon, this mind-bending thriller twists through the streets of Seoul as its mystery deepens.

    Starring: Ryu Jun-yeol and Sul Kyung-gu

    How to watch: Mousetrap premieres Aug. 28 on Netflix.

    4. Hadestown: The Musical

    Audiences who have not seen Hadestown on stage can now watch a filmed performance of the Tony-winning musical. Filmed in London’s West End, Hadestown: The Musical brings Anaïs Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin’s adaptation of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to digital platforms.

    The live capture features original Broadway cast members Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, André De Shields, and Patrick Page, making it an opportunity to watch or revisit the acclaimed stage production.

    Starring: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, André De Shields, and Patrick Page

    How to watch: Hadestown: The Musical is now available to buy or rent digitally.

    3. The Whisper Man

    Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott lead the crime thriller The Whisper Man, based on Alex North’s novel of the same name. The film centers on a disturbing playground rhyme:

    “If you leave a door half open, soon you’ll hear the whispers spoken. If your window’s left unlatched, you’ll hear him tapping at the glass. If you’re lonely, sad, and blue, the Whisper Man will come for you.”

    When children begin disappearing, including the 8-year-old son of a crime writer (Scott), his detective father (De Niro) is brought out of retirement. The case may be connected to a serial killer he arrested years earlier.

    James Ashcroft directs a script by Ben Jacoby and Chase Palmer. The result promises a dark mystery filled with chilling twists.

    Starring: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague, Acston Luca Porto, and Will Brill

    How to watch: The Whisper Man premieres Aug. 28 on Netflix.

    2. Dark Matter Season 2

    With Silo Season 3 nearing its conclusion, Apple TV is offering another major science-fiction release in Dark Matter Season 2. Based on Blake Crouch’s novel, the first season followed physicist Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) as he traveled through alternate versions of his life.

    The second season moves beyond the book, placing the Dessen family in danger as powerful enemies force them back on the run. Viewers can expect more multiverse-driven science-fiction drama.

    Starring: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson

    How to watch: Dark Matter Season 2 premieres Aug. 28 on Apple TV.

    Best of Streaming This Week: Adults Season 2

    FX’s Gen Z sitcom Adults made a strong impression in its first season by introducing a messy but lovable group of housemates: Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul Baker (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amita Rao), and Anton (Owen Thiele).

    Season 2 raises the show’s comic energy, with the cast thriving both individually and in ensemble scenes. The new episodes include secret friend groups, awkward pop-star careers, a raccoon invasion, and the possibility of more romantic sparks between Anton and Paul Baker.

    The season contains only eight short episodes, making it easy to binge. Once the finale ends, viewers may be tempted to return to the beginning and revisit the group’s chaotic path into adulthood.

    Starring: Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele

    How to watch: Adults Season 2 premieres Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. ET on Hulu and FXX.

    Source: mashable.com

  • Cheek of the Week: Score’s Sexy Star Flaunts Her Buns

    Cheek of the Week: Score’s Sexy Star Flaunts Her Buns

    The latest feature for “Cheek of the Week” is making waves all the way from Canada, showcasing a stunning bikini photo that is absolutely flawless. This Beverly Hills native is turning heads not just for her striking fashion moments, but also for her rising career in the music industry.

    Inheriting Star Power from Her Famous Mother, Lisa

    It is easy to see that the young star has inherited her incredible looks from her famous mother, Lisa. With deep roots in Beverly Hills, she is carving out her own distinct path in the entertainment world while carrying on a legacy of beauty and style.

    New Music and Rising Stardom

    Beyond her captivating social media presence and latest bikini debut, this multi-talented artist recently dropped new music, proving she has the vocal chops to match her spotlight-worthy aesthetic. As she transitions from a Beverly Hills local to an international sensation, fans are eagerly anticipating what she will release next.

    Whether she is turning heads while flying in from Canada or releasing fresh tracks, this rising star continues to command attention and prove that talent and charisma run deep in her family.

  • Astrologer Aliza Kelly Explains Lunar Eclipse Impact on Every Zodiac Sign

    Astrologer Aliza Kelly Explains Lunar Eclipse Impact on Every Zodiac Sign

    Taylor Swift lyrics collided with celestial mechanics this week as skywatchers prepared for a lunar spectacle. “Cause, baby, now we got bad blood,” the pop anthem declares, but from the evening of Aug. 27 until the next day’s early hours, the reference took on astronomical significance. “Us, to the moon at the moment,” because we’re going to experience the dark side of the moon due to a lunar eclipse event.

    Lunar Eclipse Creates ‘Bad Blood’ Moon

    The cosmic alignment promises to deliver a striking visual display as Earth’s shadow falls across the lunar surface. During this period, the moon will pass through Earth’s umbra—the darkest part of our planet’s shadow—creating the phenomenon often dramatically described as a “blood moon” due to the reddish hue the lunar surface takes on.

    The timing favors observers across multiple time zones, with the eclipse beginning in the evening hours of August 27 and continuing into the early morning of August 28. This extended window provides ample opportunity for both casual observers and dedicated astronomers to witness the transformation.

    Viewing Conditions and Timing

    Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to observe with the naked eye and require no special equipment. Binoculars or a small telescope can enhance the view, revealing details of the shadow’s progression across lunar features like craters and maria.

    The event’s duration—spanning evening into early morning—means viewers can watch at their convenience rather than racing to catch a few minutes of totality. Weather permitting, the eclipse will be visible across a wide geographic region.

  • NYT Connections Hints for Aug. 27, 2026: Meanings of Each Word

    NYT Connections Hints for Aug. 27, 2026: Meanings of Each Word

    Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints, or wondering why Connections is trending today? These definitions can help you understand the clues in today’s puzzle without revealing the answers.

    Mashable has published daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years. Today’s guide focuses on word meanings rather than direct hints, but recognizing that several words have completely unrelated meanings can itself be a useful clue. NYT Connections often features words within words and other visual patterns.

    NYT Connections word meanings

    • Pikachu: A popular Pokémon character.
    • Spunk: A display of spirit. “Moxie” might be another word that fits the description.
    • Nemo: A character in a Jules Verne story or a fish in a Disney story.
    • Dove: A type of bird.
    • Misty: A description indicating that something is covered in moisture.
    • Slate: A type of stone or a writing surface.
    • Lightning: A form of intense static electricity that occurs in nature.
    • Ash: A substance that remains after burning. It can also indicate a color.
    • Pewter: A metal alloy sometimes used to make trinkets or drinkware.
    • Brock: A Pokémon character.
    • Emotional: Something that provokes a profound reaction from people.
    • Live wire: Someone who is unpredictable or energetic.
    • Overcome: To succeed in spite of something.
    • Electric eel: A type of animal that produces electricity.
    • Wrap: To cover something with something else.
    • Choked up: To cry or be brought to the brink of crying.

    Have you learned the meanings and still want the solutions? Check out Mashable’s hints and answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle.

    Are you also playing NYT Strands? Find all the Strands hints you need for today’s puzzle.

    For more internet and digital culture coverage, sign up for Mashable’s Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts delivered to your device.

    Looking for more puzzles? Visit Mashable’s games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword puzzles, and more.

    Not looking for today’s puzzle? Here’s the solution to the latest Connections.

    Source: mashable.com

  • NYT Connections Sports Edition Hints and Answers for August 27, 2026

    NYT Connections Sports Edition Hints and Answers for August 27, 2026

    Today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle may be easier for fans of UT-Austin. The daily sports-themed word game, created by The New York Times in partnership with The Athletic, challenges players to identify “common threads between words.”

    Like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, with a new puzzle waiting each day. If you want to solve it yourself, use the hints and category clues below. If you prefer to skip straight to the solution, the answers for Connections: Sports Edition #703 appear near the end.

    What is Connections: Sports Edition?

    Connections: Sports Edition is a daily word game available in web browsers and on mobile devices. Each puzzle presents 16 words that players must divide into four groups of four words sharing a common connection.

    The categories can cover subjects such as team names, book titles, software, or countries. Although several words may appear to belong together, only one grouping is correct. Completing a category removes its four words from the board, while an incorrect guess counts as a mistake. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends.

    The board can be rearranged or shuffled to make connections easier to spot. Categories are also color-coded by difficulty: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. As with Wordle, players can share their results on social media.

    For more games, visit Mashable’s hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.

    Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories

    Need a clue without revealing the categories? Try these hints:

    • Yellow: Infringement
    • Green: Ways to swap players
    • Blue: Reps the star
    • Purple: Eras in sports

    Today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories

    Need more help? Today’s four categories are:

    • Yellow: Transgression
    • Green: Transaction
    • Blue: Dallas Cowboys
    • Purple: ___Era

    Connections: Sports Edition #703 answers

    Ready for the answers? The solution to today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is:

    • Transgression: FOUL, INFRACTION, PENALTY, VIOLATION
    • Transaction: DEAL, EXCHANGE, TRADE, TRANSFER
    • Dallas Cowboys: BLAND, LAMB, OVERSHOWN, PRESCOTT
    • ___Era: DEAD BALL, NEW, OPEN, STEROID

    If you didn’t solve today’s puzzle, don’t worry. A new sports-themed Connections challenge arrives tomorrow, along with more hints and answers.

    Playing NYT Strands too? Check out the hints and answers for today’s Strands. For additional puzzles, visit Mashable’s games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.

    Source: mashable.com

  • Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for August 27, 2026

    Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for August 27, 2026

    Today’s Wordle answer is a five-letter word that should be easy to solve if you work in production. If you want to see the solution immediately, scroll to the bottom. Otherwise, use the clues and strategy tips below to solve it yourself.

    Where did Wordle come from?

    Engineer Josh Wardle originally created Wordle as a gift for his partner. The game quickly became an international phenomenon, with thousands of people playing every day.

    Fans created alternative versions, including the battle royale game Squabble, the music-identification game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle, which require players to guess multiple words at once.

    Wordle became so popular that The New York Times purchased it. TikTok creators have also livestreamed themselves playing the game.

    What’s the best Wordle starting word?

    The best Wordle starting word is one that works for you. If you prefer a strategic approach, choose a word with at least two different vowels and several common consonants, such as S, T, R, or N. This can help you identify the answer more quickly.

    What happened to the Wordle archive?

    The complete archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to play. It was later removed after the website’s creator said the move was made at the request of The New York Times.

    The New York Times subsequently introduced its own Wordle Archive, which is available only to NYT Games subscribers.

    Is Wordle getting harder?

    Wordle may feel more difficult, but the game is not actually harder than it was when it launched. Players looking for an extra challenge can turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode.

    For today’s puzzle, here’s a subtle hint: Unedited.

    Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

    Yes. The letter U appears twice.

    What letter does today’s Wordle start with?

    Today’s Wordle is a five-letter word that starts with the letter U.

    Today’s Wordle answer

    Get your final guesses in before reading the solution.

    The answer to today’s Wordle is UNCUT.

    If you didn’t solve it, don’t worry. A new Wordle will be available tomorrow, and more hints will follow. You can also find hints and answers for today’s NYT Strands.

    For more puzzles, visit Mashable’s games hub to play Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword puzzles, and more.

    Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

  • NYT Pips Hints and Answers for August 27, 2026

    NYT Pips Hints and Answers for August 27, 2026

    Pips is the latest game in The New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, the puzzle puts a distinctive spin on dominoes, offering a single-player experience that could become part of your daily gaming routine.

    If you get stuck, Pips currently reveals the entire puzzle rather than offering individual hints. These step-by-step answers provide a way to work through each difficulty level without skipping ahead.

    How to play Pips

    If you have played dominoes, you will already recognize some of Pips’ basic mechanics. Domino-style tiles are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with one another. However, unlike traditional dominoes, Pips uses color-coded spaces with specific conditions. Connected tiles do not necessarily need to match.

    The required conditions depend on the color-coded space. When a space shows a number, for example, the relevant tile portions must add up to that number. In some cases, only half of a domino will occupy a color-coded space.

    • Number: All the pips in the space must add up to the displayed number.
    • Equal: Every domino half in the space must contain the same number of pips.
    • Not Equal: Every domino half in the space must contain a different number of pips.
    • Less than: Every domino half in the space must add up to less than the displayed number.
    • Greater than: Every domino half in the space must add up to more than the displayed number.

    Uncolored spaces have no conditions for the portions of dominoes placed within them.

    Easy Pips hints and answers for August 27, 2026

    • Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.
    • Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.
    • Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally.
    • Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.
    • Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

    Medium Pips hints and answers for August 27, 2026

    • Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically.
    • Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.
    • Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed horizontally.
    • Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.
    • Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 4-2, placed horizontally.
    • Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.
    • Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

    Hard Pips hints and answers for August 27, 2026

    • Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.
    • Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.
    • Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.
    • Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.
    • Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed vertically.
    • Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 5-6, placed vertically.
    • Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed horizontally.
    • Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed vertically; 5-6, placed vertically.
    • Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 2-0, placed vertically.
    • Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 2-4, placed vertically.
    • Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-3, placed horizontally.
    • Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed horizontally.
    • Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed vertically.

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  • Hurdle Hints and Answers for August 27, 2026

    Hurdle Hints and Answers for August 27, 2026

    If you enjoy daily word games such as Wordle, Hurdle is another puzzle worth adding to your routine. The game features five rounds, with each hurdle offering clues through correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters.

    In the first round, players try to guess the word. Solving each hurdle unlocks the next one, with the answer from the previous round becoming the first guess in the following round. Depending on the words, that can provide several clues—or none at all.

    For the final hurdle, all the correct answers from the earlier rounds are displayed, along with their correct and misplaced letters. Keep in mind that the number of times a letter is highlighted in previous guesses does not necessarily indicate how many times that letter appears in the final answer.

    If you get stuck on today’s Hurdle, the hints and answers are below.

    Hurdle Word 1

    Hint: A popular car rental company.

    Answer: HERTZ

    Hurdle Word 2

    Hint: An organ in the head.

    Answer: BRAIN

    Hurdle Word 3

    Hint: To lodge in.

    Answer: EMBED

    Hurdle Word 4

    Hint: An old song or movie.

    Answer: OLDIE

    Final Hurdle

    Hint: It started.

    Answer: BEGUN

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