Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 1, #485

A culinary expert explains how to thaw every type of meat, ensuring both safety and flavor. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-forget-to-thaw-your-frozen-meat-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-cookouts/#ftag=CADf

The $50 animatronic is based on how Toothless looks in the How to Train Your Dragon live action film that came out this year. Let's unbox Spin Master's Tame & Train Interactive Toothless, and show you

Adam Sandler returns to the green and Charlize Theron is back in action with The Old Guard 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/happy-gilmore-2-and-10-more-new-netflix-movies-you-shouldn

Drinking plenty of water is essential, especially in summer heat. We spoke to a dietitian who explained how much water you should be drinking daily and how to meet those goals. https://www.cnet.com/he

The grammar enforcer's latest purchase suggests it intends to do more than fix your awkward phrases. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/grammarly-adds-superhuman-email-app-to-expand-its-a

Here are some highly-rated series to check out, plus a look at what's new in July. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-shows-on-prime-video-july-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

PS5 Pro upgrades this year? Future consoles, PCs and the cloud? I learned all about Project Amethyst and what it means for the future of gaming hardware -- PlayStaton and beyond. https://www.cnet.com/