*Connections: Sports Edition* is a fresh take on the well-liked New York Times word game tailored for sports fans. Just like the original *Connections*, this version emphasizes finding “shared links among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, *Connections* refreshes at midnight, with each new word set becoming increasingly difficult—hence we’ve included some hints and advice to assist you in tackling the challenges.

If you’re looking for the solution to today’s puzzle, skip to the end of this article for the most recent *Connections* answer. Otherwise, keep reading for clues, tips, and tactics to help you.

**What is Connections Sports Edition?**

The NYT’s newest daily word game, introduced in partnership with *The Athletic*, the New York Times’ sports reporting platform. *Connections* can be accessed through web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to group four words that have a common bond.

Each puzzle consists of 16 words split into four categories. These sets can encompass anything from book titles to software, country names, and more. While several words may appear to fit, only one combination is correct.

When a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are cleared from the board. Incorrect guesses tally as errors—players are permitted up to four errors before the game concludes.

Participants can rearrange and shuffle the board to ease the identification of connections. Each group is indicated by color, with yellow as the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similarly to *Wordle*, you can share your outcomes with friends on social media.

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

Need a clue about the categories without revealing them? Consider these:

– **Yellow:** Poker figures
– **Green:** Can depend on
– **Blue:** Same surname
– **Purple:** Segment of the alphabet

**Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**

Require some additional assistance? Today’s connections are organized in the following categories:

– **Yellow:** Card Suits
– **Green:** Reliable
– **Blue:** ___Allen
– **Purple:** Sports Terms…or Words in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet

*Searching for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.*

Prepared for the answers? This is your final opportunity to solve today’s puzzle before we disclose the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #360 is…

**What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today**

– Card Suits – **CLUB, DIAMOND, HEART, SPADE**
– Reliable – **CONSISTENT, RELIABLE, STEADY, UNFAILING**
– ___Allen – **DICK, JOSH, PHOG, RAY**
– Sports Terms…or Words in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet – **GOLF, UNIFORM, VICTOR, YANKEE**

Don’t feel discouraged if you didn’t guess it this time. There will be new *Connections* for you to engage your mind with tomorrow, and we’ll return with more helpful suggestions.

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