Hints
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition presents a challenging yet entertaining endeavor for puzzle enthusiasts. With four groups to solve, the themes range from clothing to notable athlete draft picks. If you’re seeking a nudge in the right direction, here are some hints to guide you through the puzzle without giving too much away.
Yellow group hint: Think about clothing items you’d wear to cover your torso.
Green group hint: These are commonly seen signaling the start of races in NASCAR.
Blue group hint: Focus on the last words found in the names of NFL teams that consist of two parts.
Purple group hint: This group features famous Duke players who were selected first overall in the NBA draft.
Answers
For those ready to complete today’s puzzle or simply looking for confirmation on their guesses, here are the answers for each group.
Yellow group: The theme centers around upper-body wear with the words jersey, pinnie, sweater, and tee.
Green group: Reflecting NASCAR flags, this group includes checkered, green, red, and yellow.
Blue group: From two-word NFL team locations, the answers are (Green) Bay, (Kansas) City, (New) England, and (San) Francisco.
Purple group: Focusing on Duke players drafted No. 1 in the NBA, the answers are Banchero, Brand, Flagg, and Irving.
As you navigate today’s Connections, remember that the joy of the puzzle often comes from the chase as much as from the resolution. Happy puzzling!