Connections: Sports Edition is a unique take on the well-loved New York Times word game, crafted specifically for sports fans.

Much like the original Connections, the aim is to uncover the “common threads among words.” And akin to Wordle, Connections resets every day at midnight, with each new puzzle becoming incrementally tougher. If you hit a roadblock, don’t fret—we provide hints and tips to guide you.

If you’re just seeking today’s solutions, feel free to scroll down. However, if you want to attempt the puzzle on your own, continue reading for some useful clues and tactics.

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What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The New York Times has collaborated with The Athletic, its sports-centric publication, to introduce this new daily word challenge. Connections: Sports Edition can be accessed on both web browsers and mobile platforms. The goal? Categorize four words that have a shared connection.

Each puzzle features 16 words, which need to be divided into four specific categories. These categories can cover anything from book titles to software names to nations—and while several words may appear to belong together, only one grouping is accurate.

When you successfully pinpoint a set of four connected words, they vanish from the board. But be cautious: every wrong guess counts as an error, and you’re allowed only four mistakes before the game concludes.

To facilitate the process, you can rearrange the board to discover new patterns. Each category is distinguished by color-coded difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most challenging). Similar to Wordle, you can share your outcomes with friends on social platforms.

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Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Categories

Looking for a small push without revealing too much? Here are some hints for today’s categories:

– Yellow: The ultimate achievement
– Green: A slot
– Blue: They guide a team
– Purple: Share a leading word

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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Categories

Need a bit more assistance? Here’s how today’s categories are organized:

– Yellow: What one aims for
– Green: Space to move
– Blue: College football coaches
– Purple: Box ___

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Ready for the results? Last call to back out if you still wish to solve it independently!

Here are the answers to today’s Connections: Sports Edition #215:

– What one aims for: AIM, GOAL, OBJECTIVE, TARGET
– Space to move: GAP, HOLE, OPENING, SPACE
– College football coaches: DAY, LANNING, SMART, STOOPS
– Box ___: LACROSSE, OFFICE, SCORE, SEAT

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If you didn’t manage to solve it today, don’t worry—there’s a new puzzle on the horizon for you tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints to assist you.

Also engaged with NYT Strands? Check today’s hints and solutions for Strands here.

In search of even more puzzles? Head over to Mashable’s Games Hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and additional brain teasers.

Missed yesterday’s Connections? You can find the previous solution here.