Connections: Sports Edition is an updated edition of the well-known New York Times word game aimed at sports lovers.

Like the original Connections, this game emphasizes discovering “shared themes among words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections resets at midnight, and each new word set escalates in difficulty—so we’ve included some hints and strategies to aid you in navigating the challenges.

If you’d rather view the solution for today’s puzzle, feel free to jump to the end of this article for the most recent Connections answer. Otherwise, keep reading for clues, hints, and tactics to help you.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game is introduced in partnership with The Athletic, the New York Times division dedicated to sports coverage. Connections is available on both web browsers and mobile devices, challenging players to group four words that share a similarity.

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Every puzzle has 16 words, split into four categories. These groups can encompass anything from book titles to software programs or country names. While multiple words may appear to connect, there is only one correct combination.

If a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are eliminated from the board. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake—players are allowed up to four errors before the game concludes.

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Players can also move and scramble the board to aid in finding connections. Each group is color-coded, where yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.

Here’s a tip for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a hint about the categories without giving them away? Check these out:

• Yellow: Intense

• Green: Plays for Atlanta

• Blue: Women of tennis

• Purple: In a line

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