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

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Tree that’s a symbol of Canada
Answer: MAPLE

6A clue: Back street
Answer: ALLEY

7A clue: Kind of steak with a letter in its name
Answer: TBONE

8A clue: Beer pong targets
Answer: CUPS

9A clue: «___ Pinafore» (Gilbert and Sullivan opera)
Answer: HMS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Show mutual interest, as on a dating app
Answer: MATCH

2D clue: «Bad» or «Good Kid, M.A.A.D City»
Answer: ALBUM

3D clue: Sits (down) heavily
Answer: PLOPS

4D clue: Contact ___
Answer: LENS

5D clue: Look here!
Answer: EYE

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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 is a little tricky. Many people will confuse it with a similar word that’s spelled differently. 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 no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has two vowels.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with L.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with H.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to causing a liquid to drain away from something such as soil or ash.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is LEACH.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Nov. 30, No. 1625 was MUGGY.

Recent Wordle answers

Nov. 26, No. 1621: HOVEL

Nov. 27, No. 1622: REMIT

Nov. 28, No. 1623: COLIC

Nov. 29, No, 1624: GRUFF

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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.

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.