*Connections: Sports Edition* is an updated iteration of the acclaimed *New York Times* word game designed to challenge sports enthusiasts’ expertise. Mirroring the original *Connections*, the game entails discovering “shared links among words.” Like *Wordle*, *Connections* refreshes at midnight, presenting progressively difficult word sets—so we’ve offered some pointers and strategies to assist you.

To find today’s puzzle solution, scroll to the conclusion of this article for the most recent *Connections* answer. If you prefer to tackle it yourself, keep reading for hints, advice, and tactics.

**What is Connections Sports Edition?**

The *NYT*’s newest daily word game, introduced with *The Athletic*, tasks players with grouping four words that share a common connection. *Connections* is accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices.

Each puzzle consists of 16 words categorized into four groups. These sets can encompass a range of terms from book titles to country designations. While several words may appear to fit together, only one combination is correct. When a player successfully recognizes all four words in a group, those words are cleared from the board. Incorrect selections are counted as errors—players can commit up to four errors before the game concludes.

Players have the option to rearrange and shuffle the board to make connections more discernible. Each group is distinguished by color, with yellow denoting the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, you’re able to share your outcomes on social media.

**Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**

Looking for a hint about the categories without revealing them? Try these:

– **Yellow:** Lost the ball
– **Green:** Found in the Buckeye State
– **Blue:** Pitching MVPs
– **Purple:** Related to Falcon’s Robinson

**Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories**

Require additional assistance? Today’s connections fall into these categories:

– **Yellow:** Ways a Football Changes Possessions
– **Green:** Ohio Teams
– **Blue:** Last 4 NL Cy Young Winners
– **Purple:** Associated with Bijan Robinson

Are you ready for the answers? This is your final opportunity to crack today’s puzzle before we disclose the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s *Connections Sports Edition* #341 is…

– Ways a Football Changes Possessions – **DOWNS, FUMBLE, INTERCEPTION, PUNT**
– Ohio Teams – **BENGALS, BLUE JACKETS, CREW, OHIO STATE**
– Last 4 NL Cy Young Winners – **ALCANTARA, BURNES, SALE, SNELL**
– Associated with Bijan Robinson – **FALCONS, MUSTARD, RB, TEXAS**

Don’t fret if you didn’t solve it this time. New *Connections* puzzles will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with further helpful hints.

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