What is NYT Connections?
A word game where you group four words with a common connection.
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Struggling with today's NYT Connections or Connections: Sports Edition? These word games challenge you to find common threads between seemingly disparate words. This article provides hints, clues, and answers to help you conquer the puzzles...
NYT Connections challenges players to identify relationships between 16 words, grouping them into four categories. These categories can range from common themes to more obscure connections, testing general knowledge and lateral thinking.
Connections: Sports Edition, published by The Athletic, applies the same concept to the world of sports, requiring knowledge of teams, players, rules, and sports culture.
**Example Categories (August 28, 2025 - Sports Edition):** * Yellow: Basketball violations (backcourt, double-dribble, goaltend, travel) * Green: Roles on a broadcast team (color, play-by-play, sideline, studio) * Blue: Last four US Open women's singles winners (Gauff, Raducanu, Sabalenka, Swiatek) * Purple: Preceded by "LA." (Clippers, Coliseum, Galaxy, Liga)
Keep an eye out for common themes, synonyms, or categories that the words might fit into. Don't be afraid to rearrange the board to spot connections more easily.
A word game where you group four words with a common connection.
In The Athletic's app or free online.
Practice regularly, look for common themes, and use hints when needed.
Do you find the regular Connections or the Sports Edition more challenging? Share your strategies and discuss today's puzzle in the comments below!
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