🧩 NYT Unveils Connections: Sports Edition – Here’s How to Engage (and Triumph)
The New York Times has rolled out a sporty version of its renowned word game with Connections: Sports Edition — a daily challenge crafted specifically for sports fans. In partnership with The Athletic, this variant invites players to categorize related sports-themed words.
Mirroring the original Connections game, your mission is to discover the “common link” within groups of four words. Similarly to Wordle, the puzzle refreshes every day at midnight, with each successive challenge becoming increasingly complex. If you find yourself in a bind, don’t fret — we’ve got hints and suggestions to guide you.
Want to jump right to today’s answers? Scroll to the bottom. Prefer to tackle it on your own? Keep reading for clues and techniques.
What Is Connections: Sports Edition?
Connections: Sports Edition is the newest entry in the NYT’s expanding collection of daily word games. Accessible on both desktop and mobile, the game offers you 16 words. Your objective? Organize them into four sets of four, each set sharing a unified theme — ranging from sports equipment to championship squads.
However, tread carefully: while some words may seem to align, there’s a single accurate grouping method. Choose wisely — you’re limited to four errors before the game concludes.
To simplify your task, you can shuffle the board to uncover new connections. Each category is color-coded by difficulty:
– Yellow: Easiest
– Green: Moderate
– Blue: Hard
– Purple: Most challenging
And yes, just like Wordle, you can share your scores with friends on social media.
Need a Hint for Today’s Challenge?
If you seek a small push without revealing everything, here are some category hints for today’s challenge:
– Yellow: Gear
– Green: Locations of play
– Blue: Finals victors
– Purple: Teams associated with purple
Today’s Categories Revealed
Still puzzled? Here are the actual categories for today:
– Yellow: Protective equipment
– Green: Common playfields
– Blue: Most recent 4 NBA champions
– Purple: Teams in purple
Spoiler Alert: Today’s Connections Sports Edition Answers
Ready to check your performance? Here are the correct categories for today’s challenge:
🟨 Protective Equipment:
– GLOVES
– HELMET
– MOUTH GUARD
– PADS
🟩 Common Playfields:
– DIAMOND
– GRIDIRON
– HARDWOOD
– RINK
🟦 Most Recent 4 NBA Champions:
– BUCKS
– CELTICS
– NUGGETS
– WARRIORS
🟪 Teams in Purple:
– KINGS
– NORTHWESTERN
– RAVENS
– ROCKIES
Didn’t nail it this time? No worries — a new puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll be ready with additional hints and solutions to assist you.
Hunting for More Games?
If Connections has caught your interest, explore Mashable’s game hub for more puzzles like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords. And for those playing NYT’s Strands, we’ve got hints and solutions for that too.
Want to catch tomorrow’s Connections Sports Edition? Access it here.
🧠 Keep playing, keep guessing — and may the sharpest sports mind prevail!