NYT Connections #857 (Oct 15): today’s hints, words, and answers
Pools, NATO phonetics, Ford models, and words that pair with “— seal” headline today’s grid.
All Things How
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Battlefield 6 and Xbox Game Pass — when you can actually play
Not at launch: expect EA Play access months later, with no 10‑hour trial.
Absolum’s Imbued Fruits — how to earn them, unlock Vikhana, and spend them
What Imbued Fruits do, how to free Vikhana the Joyful, and the most efficient ways to power up Rituals.
Borderlands 4 Moxxi’s Tip Jar — Location, tipping rules, and drops
How to unlock the jar, what each tip option means, and the two legendaries tied to it.
2XKO Season 0 Battle Pass — tiers, rewards, XP and missions
What’s in the free track, what premium adds, and how to clear milestones before Season 0 ends.
2XKO ranked mode — tiers, RP, placements, and how to climb
A clear look at ranks from Aspirant to Challenger, rematches, duo rules, and what actually moves your RP.
