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These Are Some of the Best Workout Headphones Money Can Buy and They’re $50 Off Right Now

Built for runners who want great sound and situational awareness, the Shokz OpenRun Pro Mini headphones are seeing a nice discount.

Sticking to fitness goals is easier when your fitness gear works with you, not against you. If running, cycling or squeezing in workouts is part of your routine, open-ear headphones can be a game changer. They let you stay aware of traffic, people and your surroundings without sacrificing your favorite music or podcasts.

Right now, the Shokz OpenRun Pro Mini headphones are down to $110, saving you $50 and hitting a new low. That’s a big deal for one of our favorite bone-conduction headphones, especially if you’ve been curious but hesitant to spend full price.

The OpenRun Pro uses Shokz’s 9th-gen bone conduction tech for clearer, fuller sound than earlier models. The open-ear design can help you avoid the discomfort that sometimes comes with in-ear designs. And it works well with glasses and helmets, making them ideal for outdoor workouts.

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This Mini version has a slightly shorter headband for a more secure fit on smaller heads. You also get IP55 water resistance for sweat and rain, plus up to 10 hours of battery with quick charge support.

If you like saving as much as we do, also check out our roundup of the best headphone deals available right now.

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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm, M/L Black Sport Band):

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$300 (save $50)
Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch (Shadow Gray):

$150 (save $100)
Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch (Black):

$120 (save $80)

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Why this deal matters

One of our gripes with the OpenRun Pro was the price. At this discount, you’re getting comfort, safety, workout-ready performance for a lot less.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Jan. 10

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 10.

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.

Today’s Mini Crossword is not only the longest of this week, but I believe it’s the toughest. 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: Pieces of legislation
Answer: ACTS

5A clue: Like blue whales and the Burj Khalifa
Answer: BIG

8A clue: Cuisine with tom yum soup
Answer: THAI

9A clue: This clue number ÷ 9
Answer: ONE

10A clue: Classic internet prank
Answer: RICKROLL

12A clue: Ranked above all others
Answer: ATTHETOP

13A clue: «What was ___ was saying?»
Answer: ITI

14A clue: This clue number – 9
Answer: FIVE

15A clue: Home of MoMA
Answer: NYC

16A clue: Read receipt below an Instagram message
Answer: SEEN

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Alphabetically first subway line in 15-Across
Answer: ATRAIN

2D clue: Either blank of «___ ___ Bang Bang»
Answer: CHITTY

3D clue: Bit of strategy
Answer: TACTIC

4D clue: Religious wearer of a turban known as a dastar
Answer: SIKH

5D clue: Baby’s knitted shoe
Answer: BOOTIE

6D clue: Smitten
Answer: INLOVE

7D clue: Writer’s alternative to a ballpoint
Answer: GELPEN

11D clue: Often-heckled sports figures
Answer: REFS

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 10, #474

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 10, No. 474.

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 is a tough one. All of those initials were difficult to sort through. 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: Hockey players.

Green group hint: Not the whole name.

Blue group hint: Colleges.

Purple group hint: Gridiron groups.