Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is simple if you have a grasp of basketball.

This iteration of the well-known New York Times word challenge is crafted for sports fans.

Similar to the original Connections, this game asks players to pinpoint “common links among words.” Comparable to Wordle, Connections resets at midnight, with each successive word set growing in difficulty — hence we’ve included some hints and tips to aid you.

If you seek today’s puzzle answer, jump to the conclusion of this article. Otherwise, continue reading for hints, advice, and strategies to support you.

What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word puzzle is unveiled in partnership with The Athletic, the New York Times section dedicated to sports coverage. Connections can be accessed on browsers and mobile devices, tasking players with organizing four words connected by a common thread.

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Each puzzle consists of 16 words classified into four groups. These categories can range from book titles to software or country names. While several words may appear to align, there is only one correct grouping.

If a player successfully categorizes all four words, they are eliminated from the board. An incorrect guess is counted as a mistake — players are allowed up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players are free to rearrange and shuffle the board to identify connections more effectively. Each group is color-coded, starting with yellow as the simplest, and followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, results can be shared with friends on social media.