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Connections: Sports Edition – A Fresh Challenge for Sports Aficionados
The New York Times has unveiled a new variation of its beloved word game with Connections: Sports Edition, aimed at sports fans. Similar to the classic Connections game, the goal is to discover the shared connection among sets of four words. Likewise, like Wordle, the puzzle updates every day at midnight, with each successive challenge becoming increasingly complex.
If you’re keen to discover today’s solution, scroll down to the end. However, if you prefer to solve the puzzle on your own, continue reading for useful tips, tactics, and thematic clues.
What Is Connections: Sports Edition?
This fresh iteration of the NYT’s daily word challenge is created in partnership with The Athletic, the Times’ specialized sports platform. Accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms, Connections: Sports Edition requires players to categorize 16 words into four sets of four, with each set sharing a unifying theme.
Some words may seem to fit into various categories, but there’s only one accurate answer. Successfully categorizing four words eliminates them from the board. However, beware—each incorrect choice counts as a strike, and players are limited to four errors before the game ends.
To assist in recognizing patterns, players have the option to shuffle the words on the board. Each group is color-coded based on difficulty: yellow (easiest), followed by green, blue, and purple. Much like Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.
Hint for Today’s Categories
Looking for a hint without revealing too much? Here are some thematic clues for today’s challenge:
– Yellow: Victory
– Green: Cinematic jewels
– Blue: College arenas
– Purple: Also referred to as
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Categories
Need additional assistance? Here are today’s specific categories for the puzzle:
– Yellow: Remove from a contest
– Green: Films about baseball
– Blue: Monikers for collegiate football stadiums
– Purple: Renowned running back nicknames
Spoiler Alert: Today’s Answers
Still confused? Here’s the answer to today’s Connections: Sports Edition #225:
– Remove from a contest: BOUNCE, DEFEAT, ELIMINATE, KNOCK OUT
– Films about baseball: 42, MAJOR LEAGUE, THE NATURAL, THE ROOKIE
– Monikers for collegiate football stadiums: DEATH VALLEY, THE BIG HOUSE, THE HORSESHOE, THE SWAMP
– Renowned running back nicknames: BEAST MODE, LT, SWEETNESS, THE BUS
Didn’t succeed this time? No need for concern—there’s a new puzzle set for release tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to assist you.
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Missed yesterday’s Connections? You can find that solution here.