**Connections: Sports Edition – A New Challenge for Sports Enthusiasts**
*Connections: Sports Edition* presents a new twist on the well-known [New York Times word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), crafted to challenge sports fans. Similar to the classic *Connections*, this variant prompts players to seek out “common links among words.” Like *Wordle*, the game refreshes every day at midnight, with each new challenge becoming increasingly difficult. If you find yourself in a bind, we have some hints and suggestions to assist you.
If you’re searching for today’s answer, scroll down to the end of this article. However, if you prefer to solve the puzzle independently, continue reading for clues, tactics, and tips to aid you.
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### What Is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
The *New York Times* has collaborated with *The Athletic*, its sports-centered publication, to introduce this new daily word game. *Connections: Sports Edition* can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices. The goal? To group four words that share a similar theme.
Each puzzle features 16 words organized into four categories. These categories may cover sports terminology or broader subjects like book titles, software, or country names. While some words may appear to belong to various groups, there is only one correct answer.
Upon correctly identifying all four words in a category, they disappear from the board. However, incorrect guesses are counted as mistakes, and players are permitted a maximum of four errors before the game concludes. To simplify the solving process, you can shuffle and reorganize the board. Each group is color-coded according to difficulty: yellow (easiest), followed by green, blue, and purple. Much like *Wordle*, you can share your outcomes on social media with friends.
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### Tips for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Need a nudge without ruining the excitement? Here are some hints to aid you in recognizing today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Oops!
– **Green:** The place where a pitcher is positioned
– **Blue:** Actions related to hitting a target
– **Purple:** A pair of them
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories Revealed
Still unable to make progress? Here’s today’s category breakdown:
– **Yellow:** Error
– **Green:** Pitching mound
– **Blue:** Terms related to archery
– **Purple:** Double ______
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Solution
Prepared for the answers? This is your last opportunity to solve the puzzle before we disclose the solution. Drumroll, please!
The solution to *Connections: Sports Edition* #91 is:
– **Error:** BLUNDER, ERROR, FLUB, HOWLER
– **Pitching mound:** BUMP, HILL, MOUND, RUBBER
– **Archery terms:** ARROW, BULLSEYE, NOCK, QUIVER
– **Double ______:** DRIBBLE, DUTCH, HEADER, PLAY
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If you didn’t manage to solve today’s puzzle, don’t fret—tomorrow is another day! A new *Connections* puzzle will be ready for you, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to assist you.
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Missed yesterday’s *Connections*? [Locate the solution here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-23).