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- Time of India
NYT Connections Hints Today: Here are answers to puzzle #743 for June 23, 2025 and tips to win
The New York Times daily word puzzle, Connections, presents players with a mental challenge. Each day, participants work to identify four sets of words from a list of 16. These words must be grouped based on shared characteristics. Puzzle #743 for June 23, 2025, follows the same format. Word Puzzle Challenge Connections requires players to organize 16 words into four categories. These categories often involve language, literature, objects, or themes. The objective is to identify the correct connections using logic, observation and some guessing. Players must complete the task while making fewer than four errors. Also Read: Can Iran still get nuclear warheads? Russia's Dmitriy Medvedev says US strikes may backfire as Iran may now begin nuclear weapons production by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo Categories in Puzzle #743 The June 23, 2025 puzzle presents four categories. Players are encouraged to identify the hidden links based on the clues. The categories are: Yellow: Kinds of jeans Live Events Green: Fiction categories Blue: Words from Hemingway book titles Purple: Types of drinkware Today's Full Answer List Kinds of jeans: BOYFRIEND, FLARE, MOM, SKINNY Fiction categories: HISTORICAL, LITERARY, SPECULATIVE, YOUNG ADULT Words in Hemingway titles: BELL, FAREWELL, OLD MAN, SUN Glassware types: COCKTAIL, COLLINS, OLD FASHIONED, SHOT What is NYT Connections? NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times. The task involves sorting a grid of 16 unrelated-looking words into four related groups. Each group of four shares a hidden connection. Also Read: As US President Donald Trump takes credit after US bombs Iran, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders call for his impeachment. Will he survive? Game Rules Players are given a 4×4 grid. They must group four words that have a shared link. Players click on four words and submit their guess. If correct, the words disappear and their category is revealed. Players can make up to four wrong guesses before the game ends. Tips for Solving Connections Begin with obvious links, often in the Yellow or Green group Use the 'Shuffle' button for new word arrangements Check that all four words fit only one category Look for patterns, such as common word usage or synonyms FAQs How many mistakes can I make in NYT Connections ? You are allowed up to four mistakes before the puzzle ends, so choose word groupings carefully. What makes a word group correct in the puzzle? A group is correct if all four words share one distinct connection and fit only in that category.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
KPop Demon Hunters review: From BLACKPINK-esque energy to K-drama jabs, Netflix nails the tone without making a joke of it
K-pop, visuals, killer choreography, and stunts, Kpop Demon Hunters might just be Sony's best shot at redeeming itself after the backlash for its Spider-Verse missteps. Netflix's new animated movie KPop Demon Hunters blends South Korean pop culture with anime's demon-hunting madness, and wastes no time gripping viewers with its one-and-a-half-hour ride full of brilliantly worked original soundtracks. A girl group called Huntrix leads a double life – beloved idols by day, demon slayers by night, using the power of their music to trap hordes of demons underground, generation after generation. The premise may sound silly, but under the direction of Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, it works. It doesn't try to be cool, it simply is. With clean execution, sharp humor, and a Tomatometer score holding strong at 94%, it delivers. I tuned into KPop Demon Hunters expecting the usual drag, 10-15 minutes setting things up, running the ritual loop, ready to skip with 10-sec jumps. But the opening voiceover caught me off guard. 'The world will know you as pop stars, but you will be much more than that.' I stopped and let the intro roll—no regrets. The screen flipped from a packed stadium to a desolate village under demonic shadow. 'Demons have always hunted the world, stealing our souls and channelling strength back to their king, Gwi Ma,' the voice warned, dropping the antagonist's name seconds in. Then came the heroes, girls 'born with voices that could drive back darkness, singing songs of courage and hope.' The story keeps it simple: Huntrix, a three-piece K-pop act formed by Celine, are next in line to complete the Golden Hanmoon, a force field meant to lock demons out for good. But peace doesn't come easy. A demonic boy band is formed, disguised in charm, out to rip through Huntrix and take everything down with them. Also read: 34th Seoul Music Awards full winners list: BTS' Jimin wins special award, i-dle creates history, BLACKPINK Rose, TXT, G-Dragon win big The animation of KPop Demon Hunters is done by Sony Pictures Animation. It's bold, colourful, stylised, and dramatic. From the first glance, you can tell it's heavily inspired by Spider-Verse. Every frame feels intentional, never a dull moment. Director Maggie Kang, who grew up obsessed with legendary K-pop boy bands like H.O.T. and Seo Taiji, took inspirations for the on-screen boy band, Saja Boys, from names like BTS, TXT, ATEEZ, BIGBANG, and Monsta X. For the girl group, the reference was loud and clear, BLACKPINK and TWICE. But it's Rumi, the central character, whose look had fans convinced she was modelled after BLACKPINK's Jennie, and the director didn't shy away from acknowledging it. So yeah, we got K-pop's biggest crossover moment on screen way before it happened in real life. Even when the film takes a jab at K-pop tropes or idol culture, it does so while delivering a complete visual banger. Despite the 'demon-hunting pop star' angle which sounds intense, KPop Demon Hunters actually leans into the comedy. There are several digs at overly dramatic K-drama moments, formulaic singing contests, and how the entertainment industry can sometimes feel too polished. There's also a clear wink to the audience throughout. It pokes fun at several aspects without becoming a joke itself. The most important part of KPop Demon Hunters is the original soundtrack, which honestly deserves its own Spotify spotlight. The main trio, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, are voiced by actual musicians like EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, and the songs picked for each segment mirror the mood, emotion, and pace of the story. For instance, 'How It's Done' sets the tone right away with a fight scene on a plane, showing how Huntrix can knock out demons and land mid-concert like it's nothing. 'Jinu's Lament', sung by one of the demon characters, is moody and introspective. 'Strategy' rolls in during a staycation scene. 'Golden' is Huntrix's big hope track, the name also nods to Jungkook's Golden album. EXO's 'Love Me Right' drops when Huntrix meets the boy band, and from there, the playlist just keeps stacking. Actor Lee Byung Hun, who plays the Front Man in Squid Game, voiced the film's main villain, Gwi Ma. Also read: Every BTS member's brand power ranked after military discharge; Jimin, Jungkook lead June K-pop reputation index KPop Demon Hunters doesn't try to be more than it is, and honestly, that's its win. One good watch, and you won't walk away feeling robbed of your time. Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Arden Cho, May Hong, Ahn Hyo Seop, and Li Young Yoo's voices bring in that sense of familiarity, so it's hard not to see the characters through their lens—the makers clearly played it smart here. The movie ends with a cliffhanger, a clear hint that this could lead to a sequel, a spinoff, or maybe a bigger franchise. The only thing it lacked was a solid backstory. It would've been great if the film took a few minutes to show us who these characters were before going straight into the chaos. Whether it's more demon battles, new rival bands, or digging into pasts, this world has room to grow.
Mint
2 hours ago
- Mint
Pac-Man Superfast is hiding on YouTube, bringing new speed and challenge to arcade classic
YouTube is quietly hosting an official Pac-Man game that's a lot faster and more intense than the original. Called Pac-Man Superfast, this version is part of the YouTube Playables collection, a set of web-based games that many users might not even know exists. The game itself doesn't get much attention, but it's a surprising find for anyone who enjoys classic arcade action with a modern twist. Pac-Man Superfast starts at a familiar pace, but don't get too comfortable. Every few seconds, the speed ramps up for both Pac-Man and the ghosts. After a few minutes, the game moves through a series of speed levels with names like Crazy, Insane, Maniac, and finally, Doom. The maze and ghost patterns stay true to the original, so players who know the old strategies will still find them useful but executing those moves at high speed is a real test of reflexes. The game is playable on both mobile devices and desktop browsers, though it's much easier to keep up with the action using a keyboard. Swipe controls work, but the precision needed for the highest speeds makes a physical keyboard the better choice. Pac-Man Superfast isn't without its oddities. The game wraps up after just 13 levels, so if you're hoping for one of those epic 256-level marathons, you'll be left wanting more. Extra lives come pretty easily every 5,000 points nets you another shot, so if you focus on grabbing those high-value items, you can push through to the end without too much trouble. But don't expect any bonus for finishing with a pile of extra lives or for hanging on at the fastest speeds. There's also no scoreboard, so you can't really see how your run stacks up against anyone else. Still, Pac-Man Superfast brings a fresh kind of challenge to the old favourite. As the speed climbs, each round gets a little more intense, and it's hard not to get caught up in the rush. If you like arcade games and want something with a bit of a twist, this hidden find on YouTube is worth a try.
