Hints
It’s another exhilarating day for puzzle enthusiasts with today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition. As players dive into this challenge, they’ll discover a mix of straightforward categories and some that require a bit more thought. Let’s dive into the hints for each grouping to help unlock those answers.
Yellow group hint: Get ready to crunch some data; this group is all about the numbers.
Green group hint: Think about players who can truly catch and run; this group focuses on NFL wide receivers.
Blue group hint: Lights, camera, action! This group showcases films about America’s favorite pastime, highlighting football movies that include “The.”
Purple group hint: This final group explores the multifaceted meaning of “ace.”
Answers
The anticipation builds as the answers unfold. Here’s what you’re looking for:
Yellow group: This group revolves around the theme of statistics. The answers are:
- datum
- figure
- number
- stat
Green group: Focused on NFL wide receivers, the answers are:
- Chase
- Lamb
- Nabers
- Waddle
Blue group: For the football movie fans, the answers are:
- Express
- Longest Yard
- Replacements
- Waterboy
Purple group: Exploring various interpretations of “ace,” the answers are:
- pitcher
- playing card
- tennis serve
- WNBA player
This edition of the Connections puzzle keeps players on their toes with its delightful blend of categories. Whether you breezed through the yellow group or found the purple one to be a puzzle-solving challenge, each session offers a fun way to engage your mind and enjoy some light competition with friends. Happy puzzling!