Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be simple if you’ve ever purchased equipment at Academy.

As noted in earlier hint pieces, this is a take on the well-known New York Times word game tailored for sports fans.

Similar to the original Connections, this game centers around discovering the “commonalities among words.” Like Wordle, Connections resets at midnight, introducing a new set of words that become progressively tougher — thus we’ve included hints and strategies to help you navigate the challenges.

If you’re looking for today’s puzzle answer, jump to the conclusion of this article for the most recent Connections solution. But if you’d rather tackle it on your own, keep reading for hints, advice, and tactics to support you.

What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game launches in partnership with The Athletic, the New York Times platform that delivers sports coverage. Connections can be accessed via both web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to categorize four words that share a common link.

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Each puzzle consists of 16 words that are split into four groups. These sets could include anything from book titles, software, country names, and more. While many words might appear to fit together, only one correct grouping exists.

If a player successfully identifies all four words in a set, those words are removed from the board. A wrong guess is counted as an error — players can make up to four errors before the game concludes.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make finding connections simpler. Each group is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.