Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 23, #357

Experts say the department's duties may be reassigned, but borrowers should expect bumps along the way. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/trump-cant-shut-down-the-department-of-education-but

Eggs are still expensive because of a national shortage. Two experts told us when they think prices could return to normal. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/when-will-egg-prices-come-down-we-asked-two-econ

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-sunday-feb-23/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,345 for Feb. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-23-1345/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 623 for Feb. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-23-623/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 153 for Feb. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-23-153/#

Apple's newest affordable phone includes a bunch of premium features and tools, but to hit a sub-$600 price, it also omits a number of things. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16e-all-the-featu