**Connections: Sports Edition – A Fresh Challenge for Sports Fans**
*Connections: Sports Edition* offers a new twist on the beloved [New York Times word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), tailored for those who love sports.
In the same vein as the original *Connections*, the objective is to uncover the “common threads among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-28-2024) resets daily at midnight, with each day’s puzzle becoming increasingly difficult. To aid in your success, we’ve compiled some hints and tactics below.
If you seek today’s solution, scroll down to the end of this article. If you prefer to tackle it independently, continue reading for useful hints and advice.
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### What is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
The *New York Times* has introduced this daily word game in partnership with *The Athletic*, its sports-centric platform. [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-24-2024) can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to categorize four words that have a shared theme.
Each puzzle features 16 words, divided into four groups. These categories can include anything from book titles to software names, countries, and more. While several words may appear to fit a category, only one correct grouping exists.
Once players successfully identify a set of four related words, those terms are removed from play. However, incorrect attempts count as errors, and players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
To facilitate gameplay, players can shuffle the board for easier connections. Each category is color-coded, with yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, players have the option to share their results on social media.
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### Hints for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Need some assistance without seeing the complete answers? Here are hints for the categories:
– **Yellow:** Water-based sports
– **Green:** Associated with baseball
– **Blue:** Names sharing a common first name
– **Purple:** Sports that don’t involve a ball
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
If you require further assistance, here are the specific categories for today:
– **Yellow:** Water sports
– **Green:** Food items related to baseball
– **Blue:** Notable sports figures named Tim
– **Purple:** Sports excluding balls
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Answers
Having trouble? Here are the correct groupings for today’s puzzle:
– **Water sports** – **Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, Sailing**
– **Food items related to baseball** – **Can of Corn, Jam, Pickle, Tater**
– **Notable sporting Tims** – **Brown, Duncan, Horton, Salmon**
– **Sports excluding balls** – **Badminton, Curling, Darts, Ice Hockey**
If you didn’t solve them all this time, no need to fret! A new *Connections* puzzle will appear tomorrow, and we’ll provide more hints to assist you.
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### More Word Games to Explore
Searching for additional puzzles? Visit [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
Interested in trying *NYT Strands* too? [Here are today’s hints and answers](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-march-15-2025).
Missed yesterday’s *Connections*? [Find the previous solution here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-march-15-2025).
Enjoy puzzling! 🎉