Connections: Sports Edition is a fresh version of the widely enjoyed New York Times word game intended to test sports fans.

Like the initial Connections, this game centers on recognizing “shared connections among words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections resets each day at midnight, with every new batch of words growing more difficult—hence, we’ve included some hints and suggestions to aid you in achieving success.

If you’re looking for the solution to today’s puzzle, jump to the conclusion of this article. If not, keep reading for hints, suggestions, and strategies to support you.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game is introduced in partnership with The Athletic, the New York Times outlet for sports news. Connections is accessible on web browsers and mobile devices, asking players to group four words that share a common connection.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, sorted into four categories. These groups can include book titles, software, names of countries, etc. Although numerous words might appear related, only one answer is correct.

If a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are cleared from the board. Incorrect guesses count as errors—players may make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to enhance their ability to find connections. Each group is marked by color: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, results can be shared with friends via social media.