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🧩 Connections: Sports Edition – All You Need to Know
Connections: Sports Edition adds a unique twist to The New York Times’ renowned word puzzle game, tailored for sports enthusiasts. Developed in partnership with The Athletic, this version invites players to discover the common theme among groups of four words—all infused with a sports flair.
Similar to the original Connections game, your objective is to pinpoint four-word sets that encompass a shared concept. Each day, a new puzzle is released at midnight, and the complexity generally increases throughout the week. If you find yourself stumped, fear not—we’ve got hints and tips to assist you.
Want to jump straight to today’s answer? Navigate to the bottom. Prefer to tackle it on your own? Continue reading for clues and strategies.
🕹️ How to Play Connections: Sports Edition
Accessible on both desktop and mobile, Connections: Sports Edition presents players with 16 words. Your mission? Organize them into four groups of four with a common connection. These categories may range from sports teams to fictional athletes.
However, be cautious: while multiple words might appear to align, there is only one correct answer. You can make up to four errors before the game concludes. To assist you, you have the option to shuffle the board for a new perspective.
Each category is color-coded based on difficulty:
– Yellow: Easiest
– Green: Moderate
– Blue: Challenging
– Purple: Most difficult
And yes—just like Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.
🧠 Hints for Today’s Puzzle
Looking for a little help without giving everything away? Here are some subtle hints for today’s categories:
– Yellow: Spectators of sports
– Green: Midwest athletes
– Blue: Dallas football stars
– Purple: Sports figures from TV or movies
📣 Today’s Categories Unveiled
Still having trouble? Here are today’s official categories:
– Yellow: Audience members
– Green: An athlete from Wisconsin
– Blue: Cowboy quarterbacks
– Purple: Imaginary basketball players
🎯 Today’s Connections: Sports Edition #226 Solution
Here’s the complete solution for today’s challenge:
– Audience members: CROWD, FANS, SPECTATORS, SUPPORTERS
– An athlete from Wisconsin: BADGER, BREWER, BUCK, PACKER
– Cowboy quarterbacks: AIKMAN, PRESCOTT, ROMO, STAUBACH
– Imaginary basketball players: AIRBUD, CHITWOOD, MOON, SHUTTLESWORTH
Didn’t succeed this time? No problem—there’s a new puzzle tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to guide you.
🧩 Craving More Puzzles?
If you’re loving Connections, check out other NYT games like Wordle and Strands. You can also explore Mashable’s Games Hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
Missed yesterday’s puzzle? You can find the answer to the previous Connections here.
Happy puzzling!