Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is straightforward for Big East supporters.

This adaptation of the widely loved New York Times word challenge is crafted to engage sports lovers.

Just like the original Connections, the game centers on pinpointing “common connections among words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes each day at midnight, with each new word set presenting increased difficulty — so we have included some clues and advice to assist you.

If you wish to see today’s puzzle answer, jump to the conclusion of this article. Otherwise, keep reading for hints, advice, and tactics.

What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game is launched alongside The Athletic, which is the New York Times’ sports journalism outlet. Connections is accessible on web browsers and mobile platforms, demanding that players group four words that share a commonality.

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Each puzzle consists of 16 words sorted into four categories. These categories can encompass anything from book titles to software applications or names of countries. While numerous words may appear to connect, only one combination is accurate.

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

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Players can shift and rearrange the board to facilitate recognizing connections. Each group features a color system: yellow indicates the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, you can share your outcomes with friends on social media.