NYT Strands hints, answers for June 22, 2026

Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you’re easily frightened. Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and…

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 22, 2026

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you’re good at math. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set…

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The Dutch diplomatic playbook in Texas

The Netherlands has had a week in Texas, between matches in Dallas and Houston, and one of the leading members of its government delegation has been using the time to conduct old-school diplomacy. In Houston, Mirjam Sterk — who has an expansive portfolio of a minister for long-term care, youth and sport — has visited…

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Why do Dutch fans wear orange?

Australia, Japan and Germany: all countries whose national football teams wear colors that do not appear on their national flags. Australia’s team plays in green and gold, a nod to the country’s natural landscape and the golden wattle, Australia’s national floral emblem. Germany’s traditional white kit traces its origins to Prussia, whose flag featured black…

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The soccer-loving mayor who’s ready to host the USA

U.S. fans are making travel plans to the Bay Area after their team clinched first place in Group D following a victory over Australia and Turkey’s defeat to Paraguay. Ready to welcome them will be San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who has personally attended five World Cups. He is also an investor in 49ers Enterprises,…

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