Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle takes on a thrilling theme with a “Sports Edition” focus. If you’re a fan of sports logos or recognize team identities by their graphics, you’re in for a treat! This puzzle offers an enjoyable challenge, balancing accessibility with some tricky clues.
Here are your hints for each grouping in today’s challenge, arranged from the easiest to the more complex:
- Yellow group hint: Ante up! Think poker.
- Green group hint: Consider the NFC West teams.
- Blue group hint: What color do they wear on Halloween?
- Purple group hint: Not finishing, but…
Answers
Ready for the answers? Here’s what you’ll need to ace the Connections puzzle:
- Yellow group: The theme revolves around hands in poker. The words are flush, full house, straight, and two pair.
- Green group: Focused on NFC West teams, you’ll find 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, and Seahawks.
- Blue group: These teams wear orange: Bengals, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Texas.
- Purple group: The mystery phrase is “starting ____” with the answers 5, blocks, lineup, and pitcher.
Puzzle enthusiasts take note: mastering the Connections game can sharpen your word skills! The blend of sports knowledge and wordplay makes this edition particularly engaging.
Have fun working through the clues, and remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to puzzle solving!