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Take Up to $500 off New Microsoft Devices Right Now

Microsoft has huge markdowns on everything from laptops to accessories, making it a great time to upgrade.

Whether you prefer a laptop, tablet or desktop, it’s hard to deny that most of us spend a lot of time on our devices. And if you’re working with older tech or something that lacks adequate storage, power or speed for the apps and programs you need, it may be time to upgrade. You can save hundreds on all sorts of top tech from Microsoft during the company’s spring sale, including accessories. Some models have already begun to sell out, so we recommend shopping sooner rather than later for the best selection.

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If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for, don’t worry — we’ve rounded up some of the best deals currently available so that you don’t have to scour the entire website to find solid options. Various offers end at different times, so keep that in mind as you shop.

While it’s not the latest model available, during Microsoft’s spring sale you can save up to $500 on select Surface Pro 8 devices now through April 30. This two-in-one design has enough power to work like a laptop with the right accessories, but is as portable as other tablets, giving you a lot of flexibility. It has a 13-inch screen, a built-in kickstand, Windows 11 and gets up to 16 hours of battery life per charge.

Another deal you can grab right now is up to $500 off select Surface Laptop 4 devices. The 13.5-inch model starts at $700 right now, whereas the 15-inch starts at $1,000. This offer is also available until April 30, while supplies last. And if you want to get the newer Surface Laptop 5, select variations are discounted by up to $400 now through April 16.

If you need to upgrade some of your peripherals, you can get up to 33% off select Microsoft PC accessories now through April 16. Save $25 on the Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub, $15 on the Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset, and $5 on the Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse. And for gamers, you can save up to $20 on select Xbox controllers for a limited time.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 20, #574

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 20 No. 574.

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 included A’s, B’s and C’s as clues, which made the grid look kind of funny. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for 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: Golden State sports.

Green group hint: Beantown teams.

Blue group hint: Do you believe in miracles?

Purple group hint: Keep running.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: California baseball teams.

Green group: Shortened nicknames for Boston teams.

Blue group: Associated with the Miracle on Ice.

Purple group: World marathon majors.

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 California baseball teams. The four answers are A’s, Angels, Giants and Padres.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is shortened nicknames for Boston teams. The four answers are B’s, C’s, Pats and Sox.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is associated with the Miracle on Ice. The four answers are 1980, Brooks, hockey and Lake Placid.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is world marathon majors. The four answers are Berlin, Boston, Chicago and Tokyo.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, April 20

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 20

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.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I found this puzzle a nice, easy one, Read on for all 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.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

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

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: All-caps reply to a spammy political text
Answer: STOP

5A clue: Number of seasons that «Seinfeld» and «The Office» each ran
Answer: NINE

6A clue: Wild party, informally
Answer: RAGER

7A clue: Swedish furniture giant
Answer: IKEA

8A clue: Long-lasting salon treatment
Answer: PERM

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Chinese zodiac animal
Answer: SNAKE

2D clue: Chinese zodiac animal
Answer: TIGER

3D clue: Hour following midnight
Answer: ONEAM

4D clue: The «p» of m.p.h.
Answer: PER

6D clue: Tombstone letters
Answer: RIP

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 20, #1766

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for April 20, No. 1,766.

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

Today’s Wordle puzzle has a couple of rare letters in it. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.