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If Your Netflix Binges Feel Boring, Try Hidden Codes for a Good Time
Bypass the algorithm to reap some entertaining benefits.

Before Netflix’s password-sharing fees kick in for US subscribers, you may want to stream the latest (or classic) titles on the service. It’s true that Netflix’s list of recommendations for movies and TV shows can lead to some gems, but it’s not always the best way to find something new to watch. You could be passing up other niche genres that you’d enjoy.
But guess what? There’s a secret trick for filtering Netflix’s catalog by genre to find exactly what you’re searching for: Netflix codes. Learn how to use Netflix codes to choose your own next binge-watch instead of accepting the algorithm’s suggestions.


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What are Netflix codes?
Netflix codes are based on a number system that corresponds to a different genre or subgenre, which the algorithm uses to categorize and serve up recommendations. For example, instead of scrolling through Romance, search for movies using 8883, or 5475 (romantic comedies) for more specific results. You can also get into the hype surrounding code 9875, which will take you down a rabbit hole of true crime.
So far, Netflix has about 36,000 codes. Note that codes can only be used on Netflix’s website and not in its apps.


This is what you’ll see when you visit the Netflix codes website.
Screenshot by CNETWhere do I find Netflix’s secret menu?
Check out netflix-codes.com for a full list. There are about 20 categories like anime, foreign movies and classic movies. Those categories are broken down into more specific subgenres. For example, horror movies — coded 8711 — houses 12 more codes like deep-sea horror movies, zombie horror movies, teen screams and more.
How do I use Netflix codes?
The easiest way is by installing the Better Browse for Netflix extension for Chrome. Here’s how:
1. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search «Better Browse for Netflix.»
2. Click Add to Chrome.
3. Click Add Extension.
4. Log into your Netflix account in a new tab.
At the top of the Netflix home screen, you should see a new option — Browse All — next to My List. Click that to search manually or scroll through the subgenres available.


Use the code 5475 and you’ll unlock a trove of romantic comedies on Netflix.
Screenshot by CNETAnother way is through the Netflix codes website. Here’s how:
1. Visit netflix-codes.com in your PC or mobile browser.
2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore.
3. Tap the code next to the genre or subgenre you want.
4. If you’re on a device that has the Netflix app installed, the app should open and take you directly to the genre or subgenre you chose. If you don’t have the app installed, it’ll open Netflix through the browser and you can view the specific movies and shows available.
5. Tap the title you want to watch.
You can also use the Netflix codes manually in your browser. Here’s how:
1. Visit netflix-codes.com in your PC or mobile browser.
2. Find the genre or subgenre you want to explore.
3. In another tab, type in <http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/INSERTNUMBER>, but replace INSERTNUMBER with the specific genre or subgenre code.
4. You’ll be taken to Netflix to peruse the titles available in that section.
From there, you can either make a mental note of the movie you want to watch and go back to the app on your preferred device, or log in to watch in your browser.
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 3
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 3.

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.
Today’s Mini Crossword stumped me in a few spots. 8-Across had me thinking of a couple different words, but I landed on it eventually. Need answers? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. 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: Glaswegian or Edinburgher
Answer: SCOT
5A clue: 2025 Pixar film about a boy who gets abducted by aliens
Answer: ELIO
6A clue: Strong string
Answer: TWINE
7A clue: Religious devotee with a shaved head, maybe
Answer: MONK
8A clue: Calligrapher’s assortment
Answer: INKS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Attach, as a button
Answer: SEWON
2D clue: Sound of two glasses being «cheers-ed»
Answer: CLINK
3D clue: Noises from a pig
Answer: OINKS
4D clue: «Little piggy»
Answer: TOE
6D clue: «Did I overshare?»
Answer: TMI
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Scary Survey Results: Teen Drivers Are Often Looking at Their Phones
New troubling research found that entertainment is the most common reason teens use their phones behind the wheel, followed by texting and navigation.

A new study reveals that teen drivers in the US are spending more than one-fifth of their driving time distracted by their phones, with many glances lasting long enough to significantly raise the risk of a crash. Published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention and released on Thursday, the research found that, on average, teens reported looking at their phones during 21.1% of every driving trip. More than a quarter of those distractions lasted two seconds or longer, which is an amount of time widely recognized as dangerous at highway speeds.
Most distractions tied to entertainment, not emergencies
The top reason teens said they reached for their phones behind the wheel was for entertainment, cited by 65% of respondents. Texting (40%) and navigation (30%) were also common. Researchers emphasized that these distractions weren’t typically urgent, but rather habitual or social.
Teens know the risks
The study includes survey responses from 1,126 teen drivers across all four US regions, along with in-depth interviews with a smaller group of high schoolers. Most participants recognized that distracted driving is unsafe and believed their parents and peers disapproved of the behavior.
But many teens also assumed that their friends were doing it anyway, pointing to a disconnect between personal values and perceived social norms.
Teens think they can resist distractions
Interestingly, most teens expressed confidence in their ability to resist distractions. That belief, researchers suggest, could make it harder to change behavior unless future safety campaigns specifically target these attitudes.
The study’s lead author, Dr. Rebecca Robbins of Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said interventions should aim to shift social norms while also emphasizing practical steps, such as enabling «Do Not Disturb» mode and physically separating drivers from their devices.
«Distracted driving is a serious public health threat and particularly concerning among young drivers,» Robbins said. «Driving distracted doesn’t just put the driver at risk of injury or death, it puts everyone else on the road in danger of an accident.»
What this means for parents and educators
The researchers say their findings can help guide educators and parents in developing more persuasive messaging about the dangers of distracted driving. One of the recommendations is that adults need to counter teens’ beliefs that phone use while driving is productive or harmless.
While the study’s qualitative component was limited by a small and non-urban sample, the authors believe the 38-question survey they developed can be used more broadly to assess beliefs, behaviors and the effectiveness of future safety efforts.
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