Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 23, #234

Here are some hints — and the answers — for the very unusual Connections No. 500 for Oct. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-oct-23-500/#ftag=CADf32

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,222 for Oct. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-oct-23-1222/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 30 for Oct. 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-oct-23-30/#ftag

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With grill season fading, it's time to fire up your air fryer for the easiest weeknight eats. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/im-only-air-frying-these-8-foods-from-now-on/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Google's latest round of updates seeks to protect Android users from those fake package delivery and job-offer scams, among other problems. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/new-google-m