It’s Kentucky Derby Day, and for puzzle enthusiasts, that means it’s time for some exciting updates on the Connections: Sports Edition. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just tuning in, today’s hints and answers are sure to challenge and entertain. Let’s dive into what’s happening in the world of online puzzles and what you need to know to get ahead!
Connections: Sports Edition officially emerged from beta on February 9, coinciding with the Super Bowl. This launch highlights its success, as the subscription-based sports journalism site, The Athletic (owned by The New York Times), continues to roll out this engaging puzzle format. While it doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, you can enjoy it in The Athletic’s app or online for free.
Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
Navigating the latest puzzle? Here are the hints to help you out. We’ve ranked them from the easiest (yellow group) to the trickier purple group.
- Yellow Group Hint: Don’t let them score.
- Green Group Hint: Race day.
- Blue Group Hint: Neigh!
- Purple Group Hint: Tennis tourneys.
Answers for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
Now, let’s reveal the answers for today’s Connections:
- Yellow Group (Protect, as a defense): Defend, Guard, Prevent, Shield.
- Green Group (Areas at a NASCAR track): Infield, Pits, Straightaway, Turn.
- Blue Group (Horse racing Triple Crown winners): Affirmed, Justify, Omaha, Whirlaway.
- Purple Group (ATP Masters 1000 tournaments): Canadian, Cincinnati, Indian Wells, Miami.
If you find yourself intrigued by these puzzles, you might want to explore the trending categories within the Connections: Sports Edition. Each round can be quite challenging, particularly based on the areas of sports you’re most familiar with.
Toughest Connections: Sports Edition Categories
While the difficulty can vary, here are some of the toughest categories recently noted by players:
- Series A Clubs (Jan. 11): Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma.
- WNBA MVPs (Jan. 21): Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles, Stewart.
- Premier League Team Nicknames (Jan. 17): Bees, Cherries, Foxes, Hammers.
- Homophones of NBA Player Names (Jan. 26): Barns, Connect, Heart, Hero.
As the excitement of the Kentucky Derby delivers thrills on the racetrack, dive into today’s puzzle and see how you stack up against these hints and answers! Happy puzzling!
