Whether you want to exercise or have more options for listening in on work meetings, a new pair of earbud can be quite the upgrade. This Labor Day is offering up the opportunity to grab an upgrade, gift or backup pair of earbuds, now is the time to act.

Look (and listen) no further than a wide array of SoundPeats wireless earbuds, which Amazon is selling at well below their normal list price. The Free2, clear, PearlClip and noise-canceling models are all represented in these holiday offerings. Shopping now also offers an opportunity to secure new tech before tariffs start affecting prices.

The biggest markdown is with the Air5 Pro noise-canceling wireless earbuds at $57, a 30% cut from the regular price. To grab the full discount, make sure to use the coupon code AIR5PROLD. These earbuds can block up to 43 decibels of sound, include Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and a total battery life of 37 hours.

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There are plenty of other major markdowns on SoundPeats for Labor Day, including:

• Free2 Classic In-Ear: $30 (save $10)
• PearlClip Pro Ear Ultra Open Ear (black): $38 (save $20, use code SPCCPPRMD for full discount)
• PearlClip Pro Ear Ultra Open Ear (white): $50 (save $10 with Prime)

If you are interested in even more audio device deals for Labor Day, check out CNET’s comprehensive breakdown here.

Why this deal matters

Whether it’s for exercise, listening to your favorite tunes, calling friends or just tuning out the world, it’s always great to have a well-designed audio device that conforms to your ears and leaves your hands free to do other things. And at these kinds of Labor Day prices, it’s a great time to jump on these savings. The offer is running through at least Sept. 1, and some last until Sept. 3, depending on the SoundPeats device, so don’t wait too long.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Sadly, the NYT Mini Crossword is now behind a paywall. You can subscribe to the Times’ Games package to receive full access. If you just can’t, there’s at least one way you can still access it.

Today’s Mini Crossword includes some clues that involve the seasons of the year. Or do they? They’re just a bit tricky. Read on for help and the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Icon of the Cuban Revolution
Answer: CHE

4A clue: Sound of a fall
Answer: THUD

5A clue: Sound of a spring
Answer: BOING

6A clue: How far an electric vehicle can go before recharging
Answer: RANGE

7A clue: GPS lines: Abbr.
Answer: RDS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Goatees grow on them
Answer: CHINS

2D clue: Like a deadlocked jury
Answer: HUNG

3D clue: Slight advantage
Answer: EDGE

4D clue: Mushroom-headed character of the Mario games
Answer: TOAD

5D clue: Sound of winter
Answer: BRR

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is kind of fun, especially if you’re a fan of guys with the same first name, or are especially aware of all the sports teams that don’t play in the city that is named on their jerseys. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.  

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Get on the diamond.

Green group hint: Often played on the beach.

Blue group hint: Think William.

Purple group hint: Some teams play in suburbs.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Baseball positions.

Green group: Volleyball positions.

Blue group: Football-coaching Bills.

Purple group: Actual MLS home cities/towns.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is baseball positions. The four answers are center fielder, first baseman, pitcher and shortstop.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is volleyball positions. The four answers are libero, middle blocker, outside hitter and setter.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is football-coaching Bills. The four answers are Belichick, Cowher, Parcells and Walsh.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is actual MLS home cities/towns. The four answers are Chester, Foxboro, Frisco and Sandy.