Hints
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is all about the NCAA basketball tournament, making it both timely and engaging. As you dive into this puzzle, expect a mix of difficulty levels as you navigate through the trivia of basketball.
To assist you while solving, here are four hints for the different groupings, sorted from the easiest yellow group to the more challenging purple group:
- Yellow group hint: Oops!
- Green group hint: Not the second word.
- Blue group hint: They direct the team.
- Purple group hint: They made it to the Big Dance.
Answers
If you’re looking for the full answers to today’s puzzle, here’s how each group breaks down:
Yellow group: The theme centers on basketball fouls. The answers are block, charge, hold, and reach-in.
Green group: This set focuses on the first words in NCAA tournament rounds, yielding elite, final, second, and sweet.
Blue group: All about women’s college basketball coaches, the answers include Auriemma, Close, Ivey, and Staley.
Purple group: This group highlights teams qualified for the 2026 Men’s NCAA tournament, featuring Gonzaga, High Point, Queens, and Troy.
As you work through these connections, remember that collaboration often enhances the puzzle-solving experience. Engage with fellow enthusiasts for shared insights and tips! Happy puzzling!
