**Connections: Sports Edition – A Fresh Challenge for Sports Aficionados**
*Connections: Sports Edition* is the newest offshoot of the acclaimed [*New York Times* word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), crafted to challenge the knowledge of sports fans. Similar to the original *Connections*, the objective is to find “common threads among words.” Additionally, like *Wordle*, the game resets each day at midnight, with every new puzzle becoming increasingly difficult. If you encounter a block, we’ve compiled hints and tips to assist you.
For those who seek today’s solution, simply scroll to the end of this article. However, if you wish to engage with the puzzle independently, read on for clues, techniques, and suggestions.
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### What Is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
This innovative daily word game from *The New York Times* has been introduced in partnership with *The Athletic*, the publication’s sports-centric platform. Available on both web browsers and mobile devices, *Connections: Sports Edition* invites players to categorize four words that share a unifying theme.
Each puzzle features 16 words divided into four different categories. These categories can vary from sports teams to terminology, and although some words may appear to fit several groups, only one correct answer exists.
Once you successfully identify a group of four words, they will be eliminated from the board. However, an incorrect guess counts as a mistake, with players permitted up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
To simplify gameplay, players can shuffle the board for a clearer view of connections. Each group is color-coded by level of difficulty: yellow (easiest), followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, players have the option to share their results with friends on social media.
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### Hints for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Seeking a push in the right direction? Here are some hints for today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Currency
– **Green:** Strong pitch
– **Blue:** Teams lacking a Lombardi trophy
– **Purple:** Teams named after regional identities
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
If you need a bit more assistance, here are the detailed categories for today:
– **Yellow:** Currency
– **Green:** Fastball
– **Blue:** Teams without a Super Bowl title
– **Purple:** Teams whose monikers are demonyms
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Solution
Eager for the answers? This is your final alert to turn back if you intend to solve the puzzle on your own.
Drumroll, please! The solution to today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* #92 is:
– **Currency:** BANK, BREAD, COIN, DOUGH
– **Fastball:** CHEESE, GAS, HEAT, HUMMER
– **Teams without a Super Bowl title:** JAGUARS, LIONS, PANTHERS, TITANS
– **Teams whose monikers are demonyms:** CANADIENS, HOOSIERS, KNICKS, TEXANS
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### Don’t Be Discouraged If You Didn’t Solve It
If you weren’t able to solve today’s puzzle, don’t feel disheartened! A fresh *Connections* puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll be here with additional hints and solutions to assist you.
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