Connections Sports Edition Hints & Answers

Stuck on today’s Connections Sports Edition? Don’t worry; we’ve got your back! Our hints are here to give you that little nudge to tackle the tricky groups. You can easily flip the cards to reveal a group or specific words. Want to place a word in the right category? Just click it! In a hurry? Hit the "Reveal All Words" button to see everything at once! And don’t forget to say hi to Lady Puzzle, your trusty sidekick! With just a quick click, she’ll serve up hints to guide you along the way. Remember, every connection counts, and we’re here to help you keep your winning streak alive!

Want to explore past puzzles? Check out our exclusive Connections Sports Edition Archive, where you can access every puzzle since launch!

About Connections Sports Edition

The New York Times' Connections Sports Edition has been challenging sports fans since its beta debut on September 18, 2024. After 138 puzzles in the testing phase, the game officially launched on February 9, 2025—just in time for the Super Bowl! This special twist on the popular logic and trivia game focuses on sports-related terms and categories, making it a fun and competitive challenge. It also marks the first collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic, which the Times recently acquired. You can find it exclusively on The Athletic, as it’s not yet part of the NYT Games app or website.

How to Play

In Connections Sports Edition, your goal is to find groups of four items that share a common theme. To play, simply select four items and tap 'Submit' to check if your guess is correct. Be careful not to make more than three mistakes while uncovering the groups!

Each puzzle has a unique solution, so watch out for words that might fit into multiple categories. As you solve the puzzle, each group will be color-coded based on its difficulty level.

Where to Play

You can only access Connections Sports Editions at www.nytimes.com/athletic/connections-sports-edition.

When to Play

Daily puzzles are released at midnight in your time zone.

Share Your Results

After your last guess, access stats to Share Your Results.

Special Features

• Connections Sports Edition Coach: Join the community forum to share your results, get hints and difficulty scores.
• Timer Challenge Mode: Want to up the stakes? Turn on the optional timer and race against the clock for an extra challenge!

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