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Prepare for Halo 5 with this new limited edition Master Chief Xbox controller (Unboxing)

As October 27th draws closer, the release of Halo 5: Guardians is almost here for all fans of the groundbreaking first person shooter franchise. Though Master Chief seems to have gone rogue in the latest title, he’s still on your side in the form of a new, limited edition Xbox One controller. Draped with the iconic army green and a snazzy, metallic sheen, you can take your living room to the Halo universe with this exclusive and flashy controller.

Related: Microsoft shows off the Halo 5 limited editions

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In this video avid gamer Joshua Smith unboxes the Master Chief Xbox One controller, sharing what’s inside, what to expect and more. With a design that looks like the Chief’s armor in your hands, uniquely laser etched patterns and even a surprise DLC goodie, you may just want to pick up this one for yourself. See it all in action and more in this quick unboxing video.

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Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 5
Someone playing Wordle on a smartphone.

We have the solution to Wordle on July 16, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We've placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don't ruin the surprise before you've had a chance to work through the clues. So let's dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday's answer.
Yesterday's Wordle answer
Let's start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday's Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don't play it daily, which was "CRYPT." So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely isn't that. Now, with that in mind, perhaps take another stab at it using one of these Wordle starting words and circle back if you have no luck.
Hints for today's Wordle
Still can't figure it out? We have today's Wordle answer right here, below. But first, one more thing: Let's take a look at three hints that could help you find the solution, without giving it away, so there's no need to feel guilty about keeping your streak alive -- you put in some work, after all! Or just keep scrolling for the answer.

Today’s Wordle includes the letter W.
Today’s Wordle uses two vowels.
Today's Wordle is a word for giving someone a special gift or characteristic.

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New York Times' Connection puzzle open in the NYT Games app on iOS.

Connections is one of the best puzzle games from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

Some days are trickier than others — just like other NYT Games favorites The Mini and Strands. If you're having a little trouble solving today's puzzle, check out our Connections tips and tricks guide for some good strategies or check out the hints for today's Connections puzzle below. And if you still can't get it, we'll tell you today's answers at the very end.
How to play Connections

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NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, December 5
NYT Strands logo.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you'll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There's no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you're stuck and need to know the answers to today's Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below.
How to play Strands
You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the "theme words" hidden in the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft words; double-tap the final letter to confirm. If you find the correct word, the letters will be highlighted blue and will no longer be selectable.

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