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We’re Going Bananas for These Discounts on Donkey Kong and Other Games at Woot

The online retailer is celebrating the release of Donkey Kong Banaza with up to 33% off some older titles, as well as plenty of other can’t-miss gaming offers.

According to CNET gaming expert Scott Stein, Donkey Kong Banaza is the best Switch game we’ve seen in years. However, you can expect it to be quite a while before we see any discounts on this brand-new Switch 2 exclusive, considering it hit shelves just last week.

But if you’re looking to explore some other titles in this iconic franchise, Woot’s massive video game sale is a great chance to add them to your library for less.

The online retailer is offering some serious savings for Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and PC gamers, with both new and refurbished games, controllers, headsets, keyboards and more available for up to 83% off. The sale officially runs through Aug. 1, but Woot typically has a limited selection, and items may sell out well before then. We wouldn’t wait too long if you’re hoping to take advantage of these savings.

If you’re hoping to round out your Donkey Kong collection, you can grab three different games for up to 33% off at this sale. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a 2D platformer inspired by the original NES games, and features more than 80 different levels across nine different worlds. It lists for $60, but you can save $17 and pick it up for just $43 right now. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is also on sale for $43, plus you can pick up Mario vs. Donkey Kong for $20 off, dropping the price down to $40.

Donkey Kong games aren’t the only thing on sale, either. There are also some exceptional savings available on games and accessories for PC, PlayStation and Xbox, like this wired Razer Wolverine V3 Xbox controller that’s now $30 off, dropping it down to just $70. Or level up your online gaming performance with this $90 HyperX CloudX wireless headset, which saves you $60 compared to the usual price. You’ve also got a rare chance to grab The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on sale, with Woot currently offering a $13 discount on this top-rated Switch title.

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Why these deals matter

Even older Nintendo games can be tough to find on sale, so a chance to multiple tons of titles from the iconic Donkey Kong franchise for less is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Plus, there are some massive discounts on a huge selection of other games and accessories, which makes this a great chance to update your Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox or PC gaming setup without breaking the bank.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 25 #509

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 25 No. 509.

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

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a mix of easy words to find and unscramble and one whopping long one. But if you know the theme, that word is easy to decipher. If you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Step to it!

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Boogie shoes.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

HOGS, RICE, RICER, MUSE, CHAT, CHATS, GRAM, PANT, COAT, COATS, PARS, CARS, LASS, CLASS, CLASSY

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

MUSIC, COSTUME, RECITAL, TEACHER, CHOREOGRAPHY

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is DANCECLASS. To find it, start with the D that’s five letters down on the far-left row, and wind up and over.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 25, #305

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 25, No. 305.

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 tested my breadth of sports knowledge. The blue category pays tribute to one of the greatest players of all time. See if you can figure it out. We’ve got hints and the answers in case you get stuck.

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: Rink-related.

Green group hint: The lower end of the Golden State.

Blue group hint: NFL G.O.A.T.

Purple group hint: You can also do this to your hair.