The latest New York Times Connections puzzle, the Sports Edition, presents a new challenge for wordplay enthusiasts. Published through The Athletic, this edition isn’t found in the standard NYT Games app but is accessible via The Athletic app or directly online. Today’s groups range from straightforward associations to more obscure connections.
Hints for Each Category
The puzzle is divided into four categories, each with a common theme. Here are hints to guide your solving process:
- Yellow (Easiest): This group centers around a single action, often performed vertically.
- Green: The words all represent professional and collegiate sports franchises from a major California city.
- Blue: These were once homes to NFL teams, but no longer host games.
- Purple (Most Difficult): This category connects to equipment used in an Olympic sport known for its precision and artistry.
Full Solutions Revealed
For those who prefer immediate answers or are simply stuck, here’s the complete breakdown of today’s categories:
- Yellow: The unifying theme is “leap.” The words are bound, hop, jump, and spring.
- Green: The theme is Los Angeles sports teams. The correct answers are Chargers, Dodgers, Sparks, and Trojans.
- Blue: The theme is former NFL stadiums. The words are Candlestick, Giants, Silverdome, and Veterans.
- Purple: This group centers on rhythmic gymnastics equipment. The solutions are clubs, hoop, ribbon, and rope.
The Connections puzzle continues to test players’ word association skills, providing a daily mental workout. The Sports Edition, like its predecessors, offers a blend of familiar and niche terms, ensuring a satisfying challenge for all solvers.
