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🧩 Connections: Sports Edition – A Fun New Take on the NYT Word Game for Sports Aficionados
The New York Times has debuted an athletic variation of its well-known word puzzle game with Connections: Sports Edition. Created in partnership with The Athletic, this fresh iteration invites sports fans to uncover the connections among seemingly unrelated terms—all while adding a competitive spirit.
Similar to the initial Connections game, the aim is to categorize four words that have a shared theme. This daily mental challenge refreshes at midnight, akin to Wordle, with puzzles becoming more complex throughout the week. If you find yourself at an impasse, fear not—we have hints and strategies to assist you. And if you’re simply seeking the solutions, just scroll to the end.
🕹️ What Is Connections: Sports Edition?
Connections: Sports Edition is the newest daily word challenge from the NYT, accessible on both web and mobile platforms. Each puzzle provides 16 words, and your objective is to sort them into four groups of four based on a common connection. The catch? There’s only one correct answer, even though several words may appear to fit together.
The categories may cover a spectrum from sports jargon to pop culture hints, and even retro video games. Successfully identifying a group causes those words to vanish from the board. Make a mistake? You’re allowed up to four errors before the game concludes.
To assist you in recognizing patterns, you can rearrange the board. Each category is color-coded by level of difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest). And yes, just like Wordle, sharing your results with friends on social media is encouraged.
🧠 Need a Hint for Today’s Puzzle?
Looking for a little guidance without too many spoilers? Here are some thematic hints for today’s categories:
– Yellow: Winning game
– Green: Three outs
– Blue: Gaming consoles
– Purple: NBA Legend
🎯 Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Categories
Still feeling lost? Here are the actual categories for today’s challenge:
– Yellow: Win
– Green: Strike Out
– Blue: Iconic Sports Video Games
– Purple: Related to Michael Jordan
🥁 And the Answers Are…
Here’s the resolution for today’s Connections: Sports Edition #237:
– Win: DUB, TRIUMPH, VICTORY, W
– Strike Out: FAN, K, RING UP, WHIFF
– Iconic Sports Video Games: NBA JAM, NFL BLITZ, PUNCH-OUT, TECMO BOWL
– Related to Michael Jordan: 23, 6 RINGS, HIS AIRNESS, LAST DANCE
Didn’t solve it this time? No problem—there’s a new puzzle every day, and we’ll continue to provide you with more hints and solutions to keep your skills sharp.
🧩 Want More Puzzles?
If you’re also engaged with NYT Strands, check out our daily hints and solutions here. For even more brain teasers—including Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords—visit Mashable’s Games Hub.
📅 Missed a Day?
Looking for yesterday’s Connections solution? You can find it right here.
Enjoy puzzling!