If you're a fan of daily word games, you're in luck. We've got the latest updates on Hurdle and NYT Connections, as well as a look at the current Moon phase and a new tool for automating disc ripping and encoding.
What Happened
The Hurdle game has five rounds, with the first round providing clues for the correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters. If you're stuck, we've got the answers for March 27, 2026. Meanwhile, the NYT Connections puzzle for today is all about finding the common threads between words.
Moon Phase
As of March 27, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, with 67% of the Moon illuminated. This means that you can spot several features on the Moon's surface, including the Fecunditatis, Crisum, and Vaporum Mares. With binoculars, you can also catch a glimpse of the Posidonius Crater, Alps Mountains, and the Appennine Mountains.
Tech Updates
HandyMKV is a new tool designed to automate the process of ripping discs using MakeMKV and encoding the resulting files using Handbrake. The tool provides a more user-friendly experience and can offload the process to a headless home server.
HandyMKV Features
- Rip titles from discs using MakeMKV
- Encode video files using HandBrake
- Flexible configuration options
- Clear and concise progress display
- Concurrency to reduce overall processing time
- Summary of space saved and time elapsed
Key Facts
- What: Hurdle and NYT Connections puzzles
- When: March 27, 2026
- Tool: HandyMKV for automating disc ripping and encoding
What to Watch
Stay tuned for more updates on daily word games and tech tools. In the meantime, enjoy the Waxing Gibbous Moon phase and try out the HandyMKV tool for yourself.
Additional Resources
- Hurdle answers for March 27, 2026
- NYT Connections hints and answers for March 27, 2026
- HandyMKV tool for automating disc ripping and encoding
- Moon phase calendar for March 2026