Step into the world of daily word puzzles with the newest addition to The New York Times game lineup: Connections Sports Edition. For those of us who already enjoy Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, this sports-specific version is a must-try.
Unlike the other games, Connections Sports Edition is tailored for sports enthusiasts, created through a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic. Each day, the game resets at 12 a.m. EST, presenting players with 16 different sports-related words to organize into four categories.
Today’s puzzle on December 1, 2025, features four categories: Volleyball Terms, Poker Terms, Jameses, and Words that End in an NWSL Team. If you’re looking for some hints to crack these categories, here they are:
– Yellow: Maybe on the beach.
– Green: Deal me in.
– Blue: Not necessarily Jim.
– Purple: Look at the final part of the words.
Here are the actual categories for today’s Connections Sports Edition:
– Yellow: Volleyball Terms
– Green: Poker Terms
– Blue: Jameses
– Purple: Ends in an NWSL Team
Need the answers? Here they are:
– Volleyball Terms: DIG, SERVE, SET, SPIKE
– Poker Terms: BLIND, FLOP, RIVER, TURN
– Jameses: COOK, HARDEN, SHIELDS, WORTHY
– Ends in an NWSL Team: BALDERDASH, CONCURRENT, FOREIGN, MICROWAVE
Whether you cracked the categories or not, it’s all about the fun of the game. Stay tuned for more daily challenges and keep your word puzzle skills sharp.
Explore the world of Connections Sports Edition and challenge your sports vocabulary knowledge every day. See if you can connect the dots and come out on top in today’s puzzle. Happy puzzling!
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