**Connections: Sports Edition – A Fresh Challenge for Sports Aficionados**
*Connections: Sports Edition* offers a novel twist on the well-loved [*New York Times* word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections) tailored to engage sports fans.
Similar to the original *Connections*, this version focuses on uncovering “shared connections among words.” Like *Wordle*, [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-30-2024) updates nightly at midnight, with each subsequent puzzle becoming more intricate. To assist you in overcoming these challenges, we’ve compiled a few useful hints and strategies below.
If you’re only interested in today’s answers, scroll down to the bottom of this article. However, if you wish to tackle it on your own, continue reading for insights and clues to assist you in the game.
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### What Is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
This new daily word challenge from *The New York Times* is in partnership with *The Athletic*, the Times’ sports-oriented outlet. [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-21-2024) can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices. What’s the aim? Categorize four words that share an underlying theme.
Every puzzle is made up of 16 words that need to be grouped into four specific categories. These categories can include book titles, software applications, nations, and more. Some words might appear to be related, but there is only one correct grouping for each set.
When a player successfully groups four words, those terms are eliminated from the game board. However, incorrect selections are counted as errors, and players can afford up to four errors before the game concludes.
To enhance gameplay, players have the option to shuffle the board, allowing them to rearrange the words and identify connections with greater ease. Each category is color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), followed by green, blue, and purple. Likewise, similar to *Wordle*, you can share your results with friends via social media.
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### Hints for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Looking for a gentle nudge? Here are some clever hints for today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** “King of Crash” is not included in this group.
– **Green:** Reflect on Tim Duncan’s role.
– **Blue:** A specific “Peyton” could assist you here.
– **Purple:** Cosas verdes (hint: consider green).
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Stuck again? Here’s a summary of today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** *Babe Ruth Nicknames*
– **Green:** *Terms for a Frontcourt Basketball Player*
– **Blue:** *NFL QB First Names*
– **Purple:** *Green ___*
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### The Solution to Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition*
Eager for the answers? This is your final chance to step back and solve the puzzle yourself!
Drumroll, please…
Here is the solution to *Connections: Sports Edition* #68:
– **Babe Ruth Nicknames:** *BABE, BAMBINO, COLOSSUS OF CLOUT, SULTAN OF SWAT*
– **Terms for a Frontcourt Basketball Player:** *BIG, CENTER, FORWARD, POST*
– **NFL QB First Names:** *BAKER, BO, JOSH, WILL*
– **Green ___:** *BAY, JACKET, MONSTER, WAVE*
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### Don’t Stress if You Missed It
If you were unable to solve today’s puzzle, don’t worry. A new *Connections* challenge will be available for you tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to assist you.
Interested in more puzzles? Visit [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and additional games.
Want to try another *NYT* game? [Here are today’s *Strands* hints and answers](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-december-2).
Did you miss yesterday’s *Connections*? [Here’s the solution](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-2).
Enjoy the puzzles!