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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you like golf.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is underway. Choosing the best Christmas gifts for the ones you love is either an epic quest that you look forward to every year — or one you dread. Luckily, we spend our days testing all the latest gadgets and gear, and we know exactly what to recommend.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you live in La La Land.

The inaugural TikTok Awards became a reality on Thursday, Dec. 18 — passing out hardware to the most important folks on the incredibly popular platform.




