Looking for a new word game to add to your daily routine? Well, the New York Times has got you covered with their latest edition of Connections Sports. If you’re already a fan of Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, then this sports-themed twist is perfect for you. It’s time to put your word game skills to the test with Connections Sports Edition on this Friday, March 27, 2026.
Connections Sports Edition is a daily word puzzle game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day. Similar to the regular Connections game, you’ll be faced with 16 different words that need to be grouped into categories. The twist here is that this version is sports-specific, created as a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic. To play, you’ll need to group sports-related terms that share a common thread.
For today’s edition, here are some hints about the four categories to help guide you through the puzzle:
Yellow: Teams with the same first letter.
Green: Relating to a sport played in a gym or on the beach.
Blue: Carry the torch and light the cauldron.
Purple: A reference to The Simpsons.
The actual categories for today’s Connections Sports Edition are as follows:
Yellow: PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH S
Green: VOLLEYBALL TERMS
Blue: OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
Purple: MLB PLAYERS IN “HOMER AT THE BAT”
If you’re eager to check your answers, don’t scroll any further, as we’ve got them ready for you. Today’s Connections Sports Edition #549 answers are as follows:
PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH S: SEAHAWKS, SENATORS, SHARKS, SPURS
VOLLEYBALL TERMS: SERVE, SETTER, SIDE OUT, SPIKE
OLYMPIC HOST CITIES: SAPPORO, SARAJEVO, STOCKHOLM, SYDNEY
MLB PLAYERS IN “HOMER AT THE BAT”: SAX, SCIOSCIA, SMITH, STRAWBERRY
Don’t worry if the puzzle stumped you this time, it happens to the best of us. Keep honing your word game skills and challenge yourself daily with Connections Sports Edition. And if you’re curious about the answers to recent Wordle puzzles, we’ve got you covered there too. Happy gaming!
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