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X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark – Engadget

X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark – Engadget

That’s down from the previous 2,400 posts per day limit.


The X logo on the platform's landing page.
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X has introduced some more incentive to get users to pay for “verification” on its platform, but the new limitation may have angered some longtime users. As seen on X and Reddit, users are reporting that X has quietly restricted the amount of posts allowed for those without the blue checkmark. Now, the X Help Center page on limits reads that posts are limited to “50 original posts and 200 replies per day for unverified accounts.”

Compared to cached versions of the same Help Center page, the new limit is much lower than the previous “2,400 per day” rule. Interestingly, the updated page still references the 2,400 updates per day restriction. However, X will inform users of when they hit the new limits and which limit they reached with an error message.

This move could be a part of X’s campaign to cut down on spam and bot activity on the platform, as seen when it introduced the “about this account” feature in October that reveals where an account is based. However, those unhappy with this restriction said it could result in more users leaving the platform. For those who want to stick around and post to their heart’s content, X Premium’s most affordable option, its Basic tier, starts at $3 a month or $32 per year.

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 18

Looking forthe most recentMini Crossword answer?Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a pretty fun and easy one today. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visitCNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 18, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Questionable
Answer: IFFY

5A clue: Country that’s about 25 times longer than it is wide
Answer: CHILE

6A clue: iPhone setting that reduces distractions
Answer: FOCUS

7A clue: Magnum ___ (masterpiece)
Answer: OPUS

8A clue: Get-together, slangily
Answer: SESH

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: “Fingers crossed!”
Answer: IHOPE

2D clue: Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across
Answer: FICUS

3D clue: A❤️ 9❤️ 6❤️ 4❤️ 2❤️, e.g.
Answer: FLUSH

4D clue: What “aye” means
Answer: YES

5D clue: Corp. money managers
Answer: CFOS

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Fortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19 – Engadget

Fortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19 – Engadget





A still from Fortnite showing the Watch Party Island with the title text for The Mandalorian and Grogu on a large screen
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The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on Friday, and Fortnite is hosting a special Watch Party Island this Tuesday so players can get in on the hype a bit early. After completing a few activities, Fortnite players will get access to 10 minutes of the movie, and hear a message from director Jon Favreau. The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island opens at 10AM ET on May 19.

Here’s how it’ll work, according to the Fortnite team: “Created with Fairview Portals and Beyond Creative, you’ll be recruited as a Deputy to collect bounties, defend the city from waves of enemies, and find Grogu. Once you’ve spent 20 minutes exploring Nevarro you’ll unlock the exclusive Mandalorian Sanctuary loading screen!”The Mandalorian and Grogu follows the events of the Disney+ series, and brings back Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin. It also stars Sigourney Weaver as the new character Colonel Ward and Jeremy Allen White as Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta.