**Connections: Sports Edition – A Fresh Challenge for Sports Aficionados**
*Connections: Sports Edition* offers a novel perspective on the well-known [New York Times word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), crafted especially for sports fans.
Mirroring the original *Connections*, this game tests players to discern the “common threads connecting words.” Much like *Wordle*, [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-28-2024) resets daily at midnight, with each subsequent puzzle growing increasingly challenging. If you find yourself in need of assistance, we have hints and tips at your disposal.
For those seeking today’s answer, just scroll to the conclusion of this article. However, if you prefer to tackle it on your own, continue reading for clues and strategies.
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### What Is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
The *New York Times* has unveiled this newest word game in partnership with *The Athletic*, its sports-oriented publication. [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-24-2024) can be accessed on both web and mobile platforms. What’s the aim? Combine four words that exhibit a common theme.
Each puzzle contains 16 words, organized into four distinct categories. These categories can encompass anything from book titles to software applications, countries, and other themes. Although it may appear that several words could belong together, there’s only one correct grouping.
When you successfully identify a set of four associated words, they are cleared from the board. However, each erroneous guess is counted as a mistake, and players have a maximum of four mistakes before the game concludes.
To facilitate easier connections, players have the option to shuffle the board. Each category is color-coded:
– **Yellow** – Easiest
– **Green** – Moderate
– **Blue** – Challenging
– **Purple** – Most difficult
Similar to *Wordle*, you can share your results with friends on social media.
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### Hint for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
In need of a clue without disclosing the entire categories? Here are some hints:
– **Yellow:** How proficient is the QB?
– **Green:** Rounds of March Madness
– **Blue:** Alternative baseball
– **Purple:** Science-related
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Require additional support? Here are today’s category themes:
– **Yellow:** QB statistics
– **Green:** Opening words of NCAA tournament rounds
– **Blue:** Baseball leagues
– **Purple:** Science in sports
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Answers
Still having trouble? Here’s today’s puzzle solution:
– **QB statistics** – **ATTEMPTS, RATING, TOUCHDOWNS, YARDS**
– **Opening words of NCAA tournament rounds** – **ELITE, FINAL, FIRST, SWEET**
– **Baseball “leagues”** – **CACTUS, GRAPEFRUIT, INTERNATIONAL, PACIFIC COAST**
– **Science in sports** – **GOLD MEDAL, LEAD RUNNER, MERCURY, SILVER SLUGGER**
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### Try Again Tomorrow!
Not successful this time? No problem! A new *Connections* puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll provide more useful hints.
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Want to play *Wordle* as well? [Here’s today’s answer](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-march-19-2025).
Missed yesterday’s *Connections*? [Find the solution here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-march-19-2025).