Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 19, #291

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-june-12/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 262, for June 12. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-june-1

There are plenty of vegan milk options in stores now. We've taken 10 and had them rated by a dietitian. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/which-plant-based-milk-is-best-oat-milk-almond-milk-or-coc

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Don't wait until it's too late. Start saving for a layoff now in a high-yield savings account. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/losing-my-job-without-savings-was-a-nightmare-heres-how-to-

The third major tournament of the year sees Bryson DeChambeau aiming to defend his title at Oakmont. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/u-s-open-2025-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-stream-all-t

A new setting in iOS 26 can extend battery life without resorting to Low Power Mode. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/adaptive-power-in-ios-26-is-about-to-make-your-iphone-much-smarter-