Step up your daily routine with the latest addition to the New York Times game lineup—Connections Sports Edition! For all the word game enthusiasts already hooked on classics like Wordle, Connections, Strands, and Mini Crossword, this sports-specific version is sure to add some excitement to your playtime.
Today, on Monday, April 6, 2026, dive into the world of Connections Sports Edition. If you’re in need of hints and answers, look no further.
Looking for a new challenge to test your word skills? Connections Sports Edition offers a fresh take on the classic Connections word puzzle. Resetting daily at 12 a.m. EST with 16 unique words to decipher, this game tasks you with grouping sports terms that share a common thread into four distinct categories. This version of the game is brought to you by a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic.
For today’s puzzle, here are some hints to help guide you through the four categories:
Yellow: City of Angels.
Green: Winter football.
Blue: Like Hemsworth, but in hoops.
Purple: Cinderellas.
Ready to get cracking on today’s Connections Sports Edition puzzle? Here are the actual categories you’ll be working with:
Yellow: A LOS ANGELES ATHLETE
Green: COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES
Blue: BASKETBALL CHRISES
Purple: MEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT 16-SEEDS
And if you’re eager to check your answers, we’ve got you covered right below.
As you tackle Connections Sports Edition #560, remember that it’s all about the fun and challenge. The answers for today’s puzzle are:
A LOS ANGELES ATHLETE: CLIPPER, KING, RAM, SPARK
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES: FIESTA, ORANGE, ROSE, SUGAR
BASKETBALL CHRISES: BOSH, MULLIN, PAUL, WEBBER
MEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT 16-SEEDS: HOWARD, LONG ISLAND, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M, SIENA
Don’t worry if you didn’t solve them all—every attempt is a step towards improving your skills.
As you continue to challenge yourself with word puzzles, keep an eye out for the latest trends and updates. Stay sharp, stay engaged, and keep pushing your boundaries.
For more puzzle fun, be sure to check out the answers to recent Wordle challenges. Enjoy the thrill of cracking codes and challenging your word knowledge daily.
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