Connections: Sports Edition is a fresh version of the well-known New York Times word game aimed at testing sports fans.

In a manner similar to the original Connections, this game centers around finding “common threads among words.” Just like Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, with each consecutive set of words increasing in difficulty—therefore, we’ve included some hints and tips to assist you.

If you are looking for today’s puzzle solution, jump to the end of this article to find the most recent Connections answer. If you wish to tackle it on your own, keep reading for clues, strategies, and tips.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s latest daily word game is introduced in partnership with The Athletic, the New York Times platform for sports journalism. Connections can be played on web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to group four words that share a common link.

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Every puzzle contains 16 words, split into four categories. These groups can range from book titles to software or country names. While several words may appear to fit, only one combination 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 errors before the game concludes.

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Players have the option to rearrange and shuffle the board to facilitate the identification of connections. Each group is assigned a color code, with yellow representing the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, results can be shared with friends on social media.