**Connections: Sports Edition – A New Challenge for Sports Enthusiasts**
*Connections: Sports Edition* offers a novel approach to the well-liked [New York Times word game](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), created to specifically challenge the knowledge of sports fans.
Much like the original *Connections*, the objective is to discover the “common links among words.” Comparable to *Wordle*, [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-28-2024) resets daily at midnight, with each subsequent puzzle becoming steadily more difficult. If you find yourself in a bind, we’ve prepared hints and advice to assist you.
If you’re only in search of today’s answer, scroll down to the bottom of this article. However, if you prefer to solve it independently, continue reading for clues, tactics, and useful suggestions.
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### What is *Connections: Sports Edition*?
The *New York Times* has introduced this daily word game in partnership with *The Athletic*, its sports-centric publication. [*Connections*](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-21-2024) is accessible on web browsers and mobile devices, presenting players with the challenge of grouping four words that reflect a shared theme.
Each puzzle comprises 16 words that need to be classified into four specific categories. These categories can include anything from book titles to software names, nations, and beyond. While several words might appear to belong together, there is only one accurate categorization.
When a player successfully identifies a group of four words, those words are eliminated from the board. However, incorrect guesses are counted as errors, with players allowed a maximum of four mistakes before the game concludes.
To simplify the game, players can shuffle the board to identify connections more conveniently. The level of difficulty for each category is color-coded, with yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, players can share their achievements with friends on social media.
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### Hint for Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
Need some assistance without disclosing the answers? Here are hints for today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Typical moves executed by sports teams or general managers
– **Green:** Positions on a soccer pitch
– **Blue:** Defensive tactics in football
– **Purple:** Associated with fouls
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Categories
If you require additional assistance, here are the category names for today’s puzzle:
– **Yellow:** Transaction
– **Green:** Soccer positions
– **Blue:** Types of blitzes
– **Purple:** Foul _________
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### Today’s *Connections: Sports Edition* Answers
Still encountering difficulties? Here are today’s solutions:
– **Transaction** – **DEAL, EXCHANGE, TRADE, TRANSFER**
– **Soccer positions** – **FULLBACK, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER, STRIKER**
– **Types of blitzes** – **SAFETY, SIMULATED, ZERO, ZONE**
– **Foul _________** – **BALL, OUT, POLE, TERRITORY**
If you couldn’t solve them all this time, don’t be concerned! A new *Connections* puzzle is on the horizon for tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to assist you.
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### More Games to Enjoy
Looking for additional word puzzles?
– [Today’s *Wordle* answer](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-6-2025)
– [Hints and answers for *NYT Strands*](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-february-6)
– Check out [Mashable’s game hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and other games!
Missed yesterday’s *Connections*? [Find the solution here](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-6-2025).