Hints
Welcome to today’s Connections: Sports Edition! This round presents players with some delightful wordplay and challenges, particularly in its trickiest purple category. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzler or just dipping your toes into the world of sports-themed word games, here are some hints to guide you along the way.
Yellow group hint: Whack!
Green group hint: Surprise!
Blue group hint: Gooooooal!
Purple group hint: Sounds like…
Answers
This puzzle’s categories reveal a mix of sports terminology, strategies, and clever wordplay. Without further ado, here are the answers, grouped by category:
Yellow group: Used to hit a ball.
Answers: bat, mallet, paddle, racket.
Green group: Unlikely winner.
Answers: dark horse, long shot, minnow, underdog.
Blue group: Last four men’s clubs to win the Champions League.
Answers: Chelsea, Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid.
Purple group: Homophones of MLB teams.
Answers: fillies (Phillies), Metz (Mets), raise (Rays), and read socks (Red Sox).
As you tackle today’s puzzle, remember to embrace the twists and turns that make each connection memorable. Many fans enjoy sharing their strategies and clever findings, so consider joining conversations to enhance your puzzle-solving experience!