Connections: Sports Edition is an updated iteration of the well-known New York Times word challenge aimed at sports enthusiasts.

Like the original Connections, this game centers around pinpointing “common threads among words.” Much like Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, with each new set of words becoming progressively tougher—so we’ve included some hints and advice to assist you.

If you’re seeking the solution for today’s puzzle, jump to the conclusion of this piece for the most recent Connections answer. If you wish to tackle it on your own, keep reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word challenge has debuted in partnership with The Athletic, the New York Times’ platform for sports reporting. Connections is playable on web browsers and mobile devices, tasking players with categorizing four words that share a common link.

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Each puzzle features 16 words split into four categories. These sets may include anything from book titles to software names or countries. While multiple words might appear to fit together, there’s only one correct set.

If a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are removed from play. Incorrect guesses are considered mistakes—players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to facilitate spotting connections. Each group is differentiated by color, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, you can share your score with friends on social media.

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

Need a hint regarding the categories without giving them away? Consider these:

• Yellow: Basketball positions

• Green: Shortened NBA team names

• Blue: Found on the stat sheet

• Purple: Famous NBA nicknames

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