The Apple Watch Series 11 is the latest in Apple’s long-running line of smartwatches, making it the go-to option if you’re an iPhone owner. But Apple’s latest models rarely come at a discount, which is what makes this deal so impressive. If you order your new Apple Watch Series 11 soon, you’ll get it for just $299 — the lowest price we’ve ever seen this model sell for. That’s a great deal, whether you’re buying for yourself or for a Christmas gift.

That price means you’ll save $100 off the usual asking price, and there are a couple of different colors for you to choose from. Just beware that this discounted price doesn’t apply to all models, so be sure to check the price of your favorite color before ordering. Target is also offering the same watch for a dollar more at $300, but only for Target Circle members. Signing up is free, so be sure to check your preferred color there, too.

The Apple Watch Series 11 iterates on the previous models while retaining all of the features that made them so popular. There’s an always-on display and water resistance, perfect for use in the pool. And because it’s full of sensors, you can track and monitor everything from your latest workout to your sleeping patterns.

Battery life is often a problem for smartwatches, but Apple has worked on it, making sure the Apple Watch Series 11 lasts longer between charges. It can now run for up to 24 hours before it needs topping up, and a 15-minute charge will add an extra 8 hours of battery when you need it.

Why this deal matters

A smartwatch can make a world of difference, whether you’re looking to get fit or stay that way. But it can also be useful for everyone else as well, thanks to an App Store full of apps. This is your chance to get the best Apple Watch yet at a price we’ve never before seen — just remember that this price is unlikely to last.

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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? If you don’t know your snakes (I don’t), 5-Across might stump you until you fill in some other responses. Read on for all the answers.. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: ___ Mahal
Answer: TAJ

4A clue: «Everything must go!» event
Answer: SALE

5A clue: Deadly snake with fangs that fold upward
Answer: VIPER

6A clue: Netflix crime drama set in the mountains of Missouri
Answer: OZARK

7A clue: W, on a map
Answer: WEST

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Spanish small plates
Answer: TAPAS

2D clue: Ding on a phone, e.g.
Answer: ALERT

3D clue: Meanie face
Answer: JERK

4D clue: Shoebox number
Answer: SIZE

5D clue: Oath
Answer: VOW

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Finally, a fairly easy NYT Strands puzzle! This one was easier than most but it might still trip you up, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

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

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Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Grammatically speaking

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: English class.

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:

• POUNCE, OUNCE, NICE, LACE, PARTS, ARTS, SPEECH

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:

• NOUN, VERB, ARTICLE, ADJECTIVE, CONJUNCTION

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is PARTSOFSPEECH. To find it, start with the P that’s the farthest left letter on the top row, and wind down and over and then up.

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