Hints
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle features a challenging Sports Edition theme that will put your knowledge to the test. If you’re looking to crack the code and complete this puzzle, check out these carefully curated hints that will lead you in the right direction.
Yellow group hint: Fire it in there!
Green group hint: Get in the ring.
Blue group hint: Like Gosling or Reynolds, but their first name becomes a last name.
Purple group hint: Hoops groups, with a twist.
Answers
Ready to reveal the answers? Here’s a breakdown of each group to help you finish strong.
Yellow group: The theme is all about baseball pitching arm slots. The answers are: overhand, sidearm, submarine, and three-quarters.
Green group: Focused on boxing gear, the four terms you need are: gloves, mouthguard, shorts, and speed bag.
Blue group: This one revolves around the theme of ____ Ryan, with the answers being: Buddy, Matt, Nolan, and Rex.
Purple group: Centered on NBA teams with a twist, the answers change the last letter. They are: Bucky (Bucks), heap (Heat), spurt (Spurs), and sung (Suns).
As you wrap up today’s Connections, many fans have remarked on the cleverness of the clues and the unique themes. When tackling the next puzzle, remember that practice makes perfect, and don’t hesitate to embrace those tricky hints to enhance your skills. Happy puzzling!
