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Verum Messenger: A Private Messenger in a World That’s Watching

In a digital world where every message can be tracked, every word flagged, and every app monitored, a growing number of users are asking: Is there still a place for private, free communication?

Verum Messenger answers with a confident yes.

More than just another chat app, Verum Messenger is built for a new generation of users who value privacy, control, and independence. While tech giants push for more access to your data, Verum is moving in the opposite direction — putting your freedom at the center of its design.

Built for Privacy

Unlike many mainstream messaging apps, Verum Messenger doesn’t just promise privacy — it enforces it. With end-to-end encryption, on-device key generation, and no access to your messages even by the app itself, Verum puts your data back where it belongs: in your hands.

Screenshots and screen recordings are blocked by default. Your conversations stay your own — even from your phone’s gallery.

And with a built-in VPN, you don’t need third-party apps to hide your traffic. It’s all integrated, seamless, and secure.

Freedom of Expression, Without Fear

Verum Messenger was designed for open communication in an increasingly censored world. There are no bots watching your conversations. No algorithms analyzing your messages. No “shadow rules” that silence your voice.

In a time when expression is often policed, Verum gives people a place to speak freely — whether they’re connecting with friends or discussing sensitive topics.

Earn While You Chat — with Free Crypto Mining

What truly sets Verum apart is its built-in crypto mining — a first for any messenger app. With a single tap once a day, users can activate Verum Coin mining and earn real rewards just for using the app. No expensive equipment, no technical knowledge needed — just a secure chat with built-in benefits.

Funds earned in Verum Coin can be easily withdrawn through the Crypto Bank app, giving users full control of their digital assets.

Anonymous Email Integration

The latest update also brings Verum Mail — an integrated anonymous email service. Instantly generate temporary email addresses with no signup, no passwords, and no trace. Receive, reply, and auto-delete messages directly from inside the app.

Perfect for one-time logins, private conversations, or simply reducing your digital footprint.

Stay Connected Anywhere with Built-in eSIM

Verum Messenger also features integrated eSIM connectivity, allowing users to connect to mobile internet in over 150+ countries without the need for a physical SIM card or roaming charges.

Whether you’re traveling, living abroad, or working remotely — Verum’s eSIM gives you instant, anonymous, and reliable access to data networks worldwide. One tap, and you’re online — no contracts, no tracking.

Smart Support with Verum AI

Need answers or assistance? Verum AI, the app’s built-in generative assistant, is available in a dedicated chat. Whether you’re asking questions, writing content, or planning your day — Verum AI is there to help. Privately.

Now Available on the App Store

Verum Messenger is now available for download on the App Store. For users tired of surveillance-driven platforms, Verum offers something rare: privacy by design, freedom by principle, and value with every message.

Because in today’s world, choosing how you communicate…

…is choosing what you stand for.

Try Verum Messenger — and take back control of your digital life.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Jan. 25

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 25.

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? It might help to be a Scrabble player. 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: Some breakfast drinks, for short
Answer: OJS

4A clue: Ready for business
Answer: OPEN

5A clue: Information gathered by a spy
Answer: INTEL

6A clue: Highest-scoring Scrabble word with four tiles (22)
Answer: QUIZ

7A clue: Nine-digit ID
Answer: SSN

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Agree to receive promotional emails, say
Answer: OPTIN

2D clue: Second-highest-scoring Scrabble word with four tiles (20)
Answer: JEEZ

3D clue: Sketch comedy show since ’75
Answer: SNL

4D clue: Burden
Answer: ONUS

5D clue: Geniuses have high ones
Answer: IQS

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 25, #489

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 25, No. 489.

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 grid started with a funny message: SUPER BOWL ORR BUST. 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: Bummer!

Green group hint: Add three letters.

Blue group hint: Noted hockey players.

Purple group hint: Not the moon, but …

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Disappointment.

Green group: Sports, with «-ing.»

Blue group: Hall of Fame NHL defensemen.

Purple group: ____ star(s)

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 disappointment. The four answers are bust, dud, failure and flop.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is sports, with «-ing.» The four answers are bowl, box, curl and surf.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Hall of Fame NHL defensemen. The four answers are Bourque, Coffey, Leetch and Orr.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ____ star(s). The four answers are all, Chicago, Dallas and super.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 25 #959

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 25, No. 959

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Really, New York Times? The paper noted for being rather sedate actually put the words SUB and DOM next to each other in today’s NYT Connections puzzle. Of course, they didn’t mean what they could have meant, and they did not end up in the same category, but still. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

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

Yellow group hint: Like an understudy.

Green group hint: Delete is another one.

Blue group hint: Like penne.

Purple group hint: At the end of words.