Hints
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition presents a delightful challenge, focusing on teams and famous sports figures. With hidden words and clever associations, this puzzle will keep puzzle enthusiasts engaged. Here’s a breakdown of hints for each color-coded group, which range from intuitive to a bit mind-bending.
Yellow group hint: Think iconic Bay Area landmarks.
Green group hint: This group revolves around a two-way sensation in baseball.
Blue group hint: Look for a shared name among coaching legends.
Purple group hint: Pay attention to baseball team names, but with a twist—alter the last letter!
Answers
Now, if you’re ready for the full answers, here’s what each group comprises:
Yellow group: The Bay Area teams are 49ers, Giants, Sharks, and Valkyries.
Green group: Associated with Shohei Ohtani, the entries are Decoy, Dodgers, Japan, and two-way.
Blue group: Coaching Mikes lead this group with Macdonald, McCarthy, Tomlin, and Vrabel.
Purple group: MLB teams updated with a letter change include Angelo (Angels), Cuba (Cubs), redo (Reds), and twine (Twins).
As you tackle today’s puzzle, remember that every clue is an opportunity for discovery. Fans of the game often find that traditional sports knowledge can lead to surprising connections. Happy solving!