Hints
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle has a fun Sports Edition theme that might stump even the savviest players! With intriguing categories to tackle, it’s a great mix of challenge and opportunity for puzzle enthusiasts. Let’s dive into some hints to help you navigate through today’s groupings.
Yellow group hint: Think about hands in a card game. What do you call various combinations in poker?
Green group hint: Look for films that feature tennis as a central theme. What are some notable movies in this sport?
Blue group hint: Focus on the legendary figure associated with the Chicago Bears. What aspects of his life or career can you connect with?
Purple group hint: Consider teams that represent large cities or their capitals. Which sports franchises come to mind?
Answers
Here are the complete answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition, categorized for your convenience.
Yellow group: Full house, pair, royal flush, straight. The overarching theme is hands in poker.
Green group: Battle of the Sexes, Challengers, King Richard, Wimbledon. These are all tennis-themed movies.
Blue group: 34, Bears, Jackson State, Sweetness. These refer to the legacy of Walter Payton.
Purple group: Commanders, Crystal Palace, Real Madrid, Senators. These are teams based in world capitals.
Today’s puzzle did a fantastic job of blending various sports themes, and it’s interesting to see how different aspects of the sports world come together. Engaging with puzzles like these can not only sharpen your mind but also enhance your appreciation for sports trivia!