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Act Now to Get This Rare Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch 2 Deal Before It’s Gone

Pick up the Switch 2, Mario Kart World and a Samsung 256GB microSD Express card for $538.

Cyber Monday brings us many exciting offers, from shiny new laptops to record-low prices on televisions and headphones. But few offers are as enticing as a rare bundle deal on the Nintendo Switch 2, like the one we just spotted at Amazon. You get the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World game download and a Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card for one price of $538. That’s $22 off what might be the greatest gift you’ll ever give.

Considering the tumultuous past of this coveted gaming device, which involved delays and price increases due to tariffs, we didn’t think the Nintendo Switch 2 would go on sale at all this holiday season.

Our reviewer Scott Stein got his hands on a Switch 2 early on, and called it «the best handheld console.» He praised the notably better graphics over the original Switch, the big nearly 8-inch screen and the ergonomic design.

One of the cons he pointed out, though, was the lack of storage. Though the console has 256GB of internal memory, which is a significant upgrade over the previous model, you will quickly use up that storage as game files are bigger. Stein notes that the microSD Express cards could be hard to find, as the Switch 2 only take the Express cards, not the ones that worked with the previous Switch model. This bundle eliminates that issue, and the included Samsung 256GB microSD Express card will instantly double your storage.

You will also get a download of Mario Kart World included in the price. Amazon also has a bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499. This isn’t a significant savings, however it is in stock. The microSD Express card is not included. If you’re looking to pick one up separately, you can get one at Walmart right now for $39, a $20 savings.

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Why this deal matters

To be honest, we didn’t expect to see any Black Friday or Cyber Week deals on the Switch 2. They are hard to come by and stock has been selling out fast. If you’ve been hoping to get your hands on one, this bundle offers modest savings but big perks and pretty much makes one of the best gifts out there — for yourself or someone you really, really like. And if you’re looking for more great gaming gifts, check out our Cyber Monday gaming deals.

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 7, #1753

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for April 7, No. 1,753.

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 wasn’t too tricky, for a change. 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.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has one vowel, but it’s the repeated letter, so you’ll see it twice.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with D.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with E.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can relate to something that is closely compacted.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is DENSE.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, April 6, No. 1752, was SWORN.

Recent Wordle answers

April 2, No. 1748: SOBER

April 3, No. 1749: SINGE

April 4, No. 1750: SANDY

April 5, No. 1751: ENVOY

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

Don’t be afraid to use our tip sheet ranking all the letters in the alphabet by frequency of uses. In short, you want starter words that lean heavy on E, A and R, and don’t contain Z, J and Q.

Some solid starter words to try:

ADIEU

TRAIN

STARE

NOISE

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, April 7

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 7.

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? 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.