Hints
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition brings some excitement with its challenging categories. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle solver or just getting started, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into the hints for each group, starting from the easiest and working our way up to the more complex ones.
Yellow group hint: Think of NFL athletes.
Green group hint: This one is all about Hoops time.
Blue group hint: Sounds exactly like what it represents.
Purple group hint: Consider something that isn’t just single or triple.
Answers
Now that you’ve had a moment to think about those hints, here are the full answers for today’s puzzle:
Yellow group: The theme revolves around an AFC West player, with answers as follows: Bronco, Charger, Chief, Raider.
Green group: This category focuses on March Madness lingo, featuring: bracket, bubble, Cinderella, seed.
Blue group: These answers represent sports onomatopoeias: clank, crunch, ping, vroom.
Purple group: This group’s theme is “double ____”, and the answers are: A, bogey, double, fault.
As you tackle this edition of the Connections puzzle, remember that breaking down categories can really help pinpoint the answers. Many fans appreciate the agility required to solve these grouped clues, so don’t hesitate to engage with others for insights or camaraderie in your puzzle-solving journey!