
Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Dec. 23 Strands puzzle, No. 295. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-dec-23-295/#ftag=CADf328eec

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

Two all but eliminated sides face off at Hard Rock Stadium. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/49ers-vs-dolphins-how-to-watch-nfl-week-16-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

New England look to end a four-game losing streak against a Josh Allen-led Buffalo. Good luck with that. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/patriots-vs-bills-how-to-watch-nfl-week-16-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

All the money spent maintaining and improving your home can turn into a nice payday at tax time. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/your-house-can-pay-you-back-big-in-your-tax-refund-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's the final installment of the imaginative anthology series. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-time-watch-marvels-what-if-season-3-episodes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Best Buy can still get you an Apple Watch Ultra 2 before Christmas and you'll save $80 as well. https://www.cnet.com/deals/today-is-your-last-chance-to-save-80-off-apple-watch-ultra-2-with-pre-christmas-delivery/#ftag=CADf328eec

You still have time to whip up a digital holiday card online. Maybe you should hold off on using AI for the job. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tried-to-use-ai-to-design-a-holiday-card-it-kept-giving-me-a-fake-family/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're expecting to move up to a higher tax bracket in future years, it might make sense to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/investing/consider-a-roth-ira-conversion-before-the-end-of-the-year-to-maximize-retirement-savings/#ftag=CADf328eec

This viral hair styling tool rarely goes on sale, but right now you can grab it for over $100 off and get fast shipping from Amazon. https://www.cnet.com/deals/grab-the-dyson-airwrap-for-119-off-right-now-and-youll-get-it-in-time-for-christmas/#ftag=CADf328eec