The New York Times’ The Athletic published today’s edition of its daily Connections puzzle. This version, geared towards sports enthusiasts, has proven particularly challenging for some players. Here’s a breakdown of the hints and answers to help you solve it.
Understanding the Puzzle
Connections is a word-association game where you must group four words together based on a common theme. The difficulty varies, with categories ranging from straightforward to obscure. The puzzle’s popularity has grown since its release, becoming a daily routine for many NYT Games subscribers.
Today’s Hints
The puzzle is divided into color-coded groups, each with increasing difficulty:
- Yellow (Easiest): Think celebrations.
- Green: Related to motorsports.
- Blue: Mascots from Major League Baseball.
- Purple (Hardest): NBA-themed video games.
Solutions Breakdown
Here’s the complete solution for today’s Connections : Sports Edition.
- Yellow Group: Celebrate – The four words in this group are cheer, clap, high-five, and whistle.
- Green Group: Parts of a Racetrack – The words infield, pits, straightaway, and turns form the green category.
- Blue Group: MLB Mascots – The mascots for this group are Dinger, Lou Seal, Orbit, and Sluggerrr.
- Purple Group: NBA Video Games – The final grouping consists of 2K, Jam, Live, and Street.
Previous Challenging Categories
Past editions have included particularly difficult categories, demonstrating the puzzle’s varying difficulty. Some notable examples include:
- Serie A Clubs: (Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma )
- WNBA MVPs: (Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles, Stewart )
- Premier League Team Nicknames: (Bees, Cherries, Foxes, Hammers )
Solving Connections often relies on niche knowledge. The puzzle’s difficulty can vary greatly depending on the player’s familiarity with the chosen sports themes.
