Hints
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle dives into the theme of sports, and every word begins with the letter S. It offers a delightful mix of challenge and entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts.
Here are some hints for the various groups you’ll encounter:
Yellow group hint: Think of professional teams that share the same starting letter.
Green group hint: These words are related to a sport often played in gyms or on the beach.
Blue group hint: This group features cities that have hosted the Olympics.
Purple group hint: Look for MLB players who made a memorable appearance in a classic episode of “The Simpsons.”
Answers
Now for the full answers to today’s Connections puzzle:
Yellow group: The pro teams whose names start with S are Seahawks, Senators, Sharks, and Spurs.
Green group: In the realm of volleyball terms, the answers are serve, setter, side out, and spike.
Blue group: The cities that have hosted the Olympics include Sapporo, Sarajevo, Stockholm, and Sydney.
Purple group: The MLB players featured in the “Homer at the Bat” episode are Sax, Scioscia, Smith, and Strawberry.
Puzzle solvers often find joy in the quest to connect words, and today’s sports-themed edition offers an engaging way to flex those mental muscles. Whether you breeze through or take your time, there’s a unique satisfaction in spotting those sports connections!
