Connections: Sports Edition is an updated version of the renowned New York Times word game that challenges sports enthusiasts’ knowledge.

Similar to the original Connections, this game requires players to identify “common threads among words.” Much like Wordle, Connections refreshes after midnight with progressively challenging word sets—hence we’ve included hints and suggestions to assist you.

If you’re seeking today’s puzzle answer, feel free to skip to the conclusion of this article. Otherwise, keep reading for hints, strategies, and suggestions.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game, introduced with The Athletic, a New York Times sports brand, can be played on web browsers and mobile platforms. Players must categorize four words that share a common association.

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Every puzzle consists of 16 words split into four categories. These sets can encompass various topics, including book titles, software, countries, etc. Although multiple words may seem compatible, only one combination is accurate.

If a player successfully groups all four words, those words are cleared from the board. Wrong guesses count as errors—players are allowed up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players have the option to rearrange and shuffle the board to recognize connections more effortlessly. Each group is color-coded: yellow represents the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, results can be shared on social media platforms.

Here’s a clue for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Looking for a hint regarding the categories without directly revealing them? Here you go:

• Yellow: Methods to throw a baseball

• Green: Ways to view

• Blue: California quarterbacks

• Purple: Items that require a sweeping motion