Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a Sports Edition theme that presents a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. If you’re feeling stumped, don’t worry! Here are some hints to help you through each grouping, progressing in difficulty from the yellow group all the way to the purple group.
Yellow group hint: Play ball!
Green group hint: We won!
Blue group hint: Huskies who play hoops.
Purple group hint: College division.
Answers
Ready for the answers? Here’s a breakdown of the groupings in the Connections puzzle, along with the associated themes.
Yellow group: The theme focuses on baseball and is found at a baseball field. The answers are: backstop, bullpen, dugout, on-deck circle.
Green group: This group highlights rewards for winning a championship. The answers are: bonus, parade, ring, trophy.
Blue group: Here, the theme revolves around UConn women’s basketball greats. The answers are: Bird, Cash, Collier, Lobo.
Purple group: This category relates to a Mountain West athlete. The answers are: Aggie, Aztec, Cowboy, Ram.
Each puzzle brings unique challenges, and some categories may tap into sport-specific knowledge that varies among players. Enjoy the thrill of working through today’s Connections puzzle and see how your knowledge stacks up against others! Keep an eye out for fan reactions and tips from fellow enthusiasts on social media for even more insights into solving these fun challenges.