🧩 Connections: Sports Edition – Everything You Should Know
The New York Times has introduced an exciting new take on its beloved word game, Connections — aimed specifically at sports enthusiasts. Connections: Sports Edition invites players to uncover the shared link between sets of four words, with a sporty twist.
Similar to the original Connections (and the internet sensation Wordle), the game updates every day at midnight, presenting a brand-new challenge each day. As the week unfolds, the complexity increases. If you find yourself in a bind, don’t fret — we’ve got clues, strategies, and the complete solution below to assist you.
What Is Connections: Sports Edition?
This fresh iteration of the NYT’s daily word puzzle has been developed in collaboration with The Athletic, the Times’ specialized sports outlet. It can be played on both desktop and mobile web browsers.
The gameplay is straightforward yet captivating: You receive 16 words and need to categorize them into four groups of four, with each group sharing a unique theme. Themes can vary from team names to sports jargon, and while some words may appear to fit together, there’s only one accurate solution.
Form a correct group and those words vanish from the board. Make an error, and it counts against your four permitted mistakes. You also have the option to shuffle the board for spotting new connections.
Each category is color-coded based on difficulty:
– Yellow: Easiest
– Green: Moderate
– Blue: Challenging
– Purple: Most difficult
Similar to Wordle, you can share your results with friends and followers on social media.
Need a Hint for Today’s Puzzle?
If you need a gentle push without giving too much away, here are some discreet hints for today’s categories:
– 🟡 Yellow: A term for a novice in sports
– 🟢 Green: Canadian ice hockey teams
– 🔵 Blue: Teams from the same collegiate conference
– 🟣 Purple: Common suffixes of NFL team names
Still in a pinch? Scroll down for the complete category details and today’s solutions.
Today’s Categories Revealed
Here’s how today’s puzzle is structured:
– 🟡 Yellow: Terms for a novice athlete
– 🟢 Green: Canadian hockey franchises
– 🔵 Blue: ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) teams
– 🟣 Purple: Last four letters in NFL team names
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers
And now, the moment you’ve been anticipating — here are the answers for today’s puzzle:
– 🟡 Terms for a novice athlete: FRESHMAN, PROSPECT, RECRUIT, ROOKIE
– 🟢 Canadian hockey franchises: CANUCKS, FLAMES, JETS, OILERS
– 🔵 ACC teams: CARDINALS, HOKIES, HURRICANES, PANTHERS
– 🟣 Last four letters in NFL team names: BOYS, CONS, IONS, OWNS
Didn’t succeed this time? No worries — a new puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll be prepared with additional hints and answers to support you.
Looking for More Word Games?
If you’re also engaging with NYT’s Strands or Wordle, we’ve got you covered:
– Today’s Wordle answer
– Today’s Strands hints and solution
Want more puzzles? Visit Mashable’s Games Hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and various brain teasers to keep your mind sharp.
Missed yesterday’s Connections? You can find that solution here.
Happy puzzling! 🧠🏈🏀🏒