The NYT Connections Sports puzzle is here for those of us addicted to word games. The new Connections Sports Edition brings a fresh challenge to your daily routine, joining other favorites like Wordle, Strands, and the Mini Crossword. If you’re up for the challenge, today’s sports-themed puzzle from The New York Times and The Athletic awaits.
Connections Sports Edition operates like the regular word puzzle, with 16 different words grouped into categories that reset daily at 12 a.m. EST. The goal is to identify groups of four words that share a common thread within each category. With a focus on sports terms, this collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic adds a thrilling twist to the classic game.
Today’s categories include sneaker brands, golf courses hosting the U.S. Open, famous nicknames for MLB teams, and movies that feature an NFL team name. If you’re looking for some hints to crack today’s puzzle, we’ve got you covered:
Yellow: SNEAKER BRANDS
Green: GOLF COURSES TO HOST THE U.S. OPEN
Blue: FAMOUS NICKNAMES FOR MLB TEAMS
Purple: MOVIES THAT CONTAIN AN NFL TEAM NAME
Looking for the answers? Here they are:
SNEAKER BRANDS: CONVERSE, NEW BALANCE, SAUCONY, UNDER ARMOUR
GOLF COURSES TO HOST THE U.S. OPEN: PEBBLE BEACH, SHINNECOCK HILLS, TORREY PINES, WINGED FOOT
FAMOUS NICKNAMES FOR MLB TEAMS: AMAZIN’ METS, BIG RED MACHINE, GAS HOUSE GANG, MURDERERS’ ROW
MOVIES THAT CONTAIN AN NFL TEAM NAME: LITTLE GIANTS, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, REMEMBER THE TITANS, THE BAD NEWS BEARS
Not to worry if you didn’t solve them all this time. The challenge is part of the fun. Enjoy the game and keep sharpening your word skills.
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