Hints
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition presents a unique challenge for sports enthusiasts. With a focus on lesser-known professional sports, every grouping requires a discerning eye. Below are some hints to guide your way through the puzzle:
Yellow group hint: Ball in basket.
Green group hint: One for the non-Americans.
Blue group hint: It’s (not) coming home.
Purple group hint: Flexible flyers.
Answers
If you’re ready to uncover the answers for today’s puzzle, here they are, categorized for easy reference:
Yellow group: The theme revolves around making a shot in basketball, with the answers being drain, drill, sink, and swish.
Green group: This grouping focuses on cricket equipment. Look for bail, ball, bat, and stump.
Blue group: Highlighting the last four winners of the Men’s World Cup, the answers include Argentina, France, Germany, and Spain.
Purple group: This final group consists of famous gymnasts, minus a letter: bile (Simone Biles), chile (Jordan Chiles), le (Suni Lee), and mille (Shannon Miller).
Puzzle enthusiasts often appreciate how Connections provides a platform to explore unexpected sports realms. As you navigate these categories, remember to lean on your knowledge and intuition; those can be just as vital as the hints provided. Happy puzzling!