Connections: Sports Edition is a fresh iteration of the beloved New York Times word game aimed at evaluating the knowledge of sports enthusiasts.
Much like the original Connections, this game centers on discovering “common themes among words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, with each new set of words escalating in difficulty—thus, we’ve included some hints and advice to assist you.
If you’re searching for today’s puzzle answer, jump to the end of this article for the most recent Connections solution. If not, keep reading for insights, suggestions, and tactics to facilitate your gameplay.
What is Connections Sports Edition?
The NYT’s newest daily word game is released in collaboration with The Athletic, the sports journalism branch of the New York Times. Connections is playable on web browsers and mobile devices, requiring participants to group four words that share a common connection.
Every puzzle contains 16 words organized into four categories. These groups can range from book titles to software or country names. Although multiple words may appear to be intertwined, there is only one correct grouping.
If a player successfully groups all four words in a set, those words disappear from the board. An incorrect guess is considered a mistake—players are allowed up to four errors before the game concludes.
Participants can also rearrange and shuffle the board to facilitate the identification of connections. Each group is marked by a color code, with yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share your outcomes with friends on social media.
Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories
Want a clue regarding the categories without being explicitly told? Try these:
Yellow: Income
Green: Hockey teams
Blue: English soccer
Purple: Same starting two words
Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories
Need more assistance? Today’s connections fall into these categories:
Yellow: Revenue generated
Green: NHL teams, informally
Blue: EFL Championship teams
Purple: Home Run ____
Ready for the answers? This is your final opportunity to turn back and tackle today’s puzzle before we provide the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The answer to today’s Connections Sports Edition #344 is…
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
Revenue generated – EARNINGS, INCOME, PAY, SALARY
NHL teams, informally – AVS, CAPS, HABS, SENS
EFL Championship teams – LEICESTER, SOUTHAMPTON, WEST BROM, WREXHAM
Home Run ____ – BAKER, DERBY, HITTER, TROT
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t get it this time. There will be new Connections to stimulate your mind tomorrow, and we’ll return with more valuable hints.
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Not the day you’re looking for? Here’s the answer to yesterday’s Connections.