Connections: Sports Edition is a fresh take on the beloved New York Times word game crafted to put sports enthusiasts to the test.

Much like the original Connections, this game emphasizes detecting “common threads between words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes after midnight, with each new word set growing in difficulty—hence we’ve compiled some hints and tips to support you.

If you’re interested in today’s puzzle answer, jump to the end of this piece. If not, keep reading for hints, advice, and tactics to assist you in solving it.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT‘s newest daily word challenge is introduced in collaboration with The Athletic, the New York Times’ platform for sports reporting. Players can enjoy Connections on both web browsers and mobile devices, tasked with organizing four words that share a common thread.

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Each puzzle features 16 words split into four categories. These groups can encompass anything from book titles to software names or countries. While many words may appear to belong together, only a single correct solution exists.

If a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are eliminated from the board. An incorrect guess constitutes a mistake—participants can afford up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players are allowed to rearrange and shuffle the board to discern connections more efficiently. Each group is color-coded: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, results can be shared with friends on social networks.

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

Looking for a hint regarding the categories without revealing them? Try these:

• Yellow: A mix of surprises

• Green: Terms related to gold

• Blue: Initial hockey teams

• Purple: Identical second word