Step into the world of New York Times games with the latest addition to your daily routine: Connections Sports Edition. For those of us already addicted to Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, this new sports-specific version is sure to add an extra layer of fun to your word puzzle experience.
Today, on January 21, 2026, get ready to tackle the Challenges of Connections Sports Edition, with hints and answers at your fingertips.
Connections Sports Edition is a game similar to the regular version, resetting each day at 12 a.m. EST with 16 words waiting to be connected into four categories. This new sports-themed edition is a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic, challenging players to group sports terms that share common threads.
For today’s puzzle, here are some hints about the categories to guide you: Yellow – Don’t lose! Green – Double you. Blue – Slang for certain sports teams. Purple – Meet at the quarterback.
Now, let’s reveal the categories for today’s Connections Sports Edition puzzle: Yellow – VICTORY. Green – PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH W. Blue – COLLOQUIAL NICKNAMES FOR COLLEGE TEAMS. Purple – PLAYERS WITH 20-PLUS SACKS IN A SEASON.
Ready for the answers? Let’s dive in: VICTORY – DUB, TRIUMPH, W, WIN. PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH W – WARRIORS, WHITE SOX, WILD, WIZARDS. COLLOQUIAL NICKNAMES FOR COLLEGE TEAMS – CATS, HOOS, VOLS, ZAGS. PLAYERS WITH 20-PLUS SACKS IN A SEASON – GARRETT, HOUSTON, WARE, WATT.
Don’t worry if you didn’t guess them all correctly this time. The fun is in the challenge and the learning process.
Stay tuned for more word puzzles and challenges to keep your mind sharp and your skills honed. Happy puzzling!
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