Get ready to boost your daily gaming experience with the new Connections Sports Edition from The New York Times! For avid word game enthusiasts who already enjoy Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, this latest addition, set to launch on December 13, 2025, offers a fresh twist specifically tailored for sports lovers.
Connections Sports Edition functions similarly to the regular Connections word puzzle. Each day at midnight EST, the game features 16 words that players must categorize into four distinct groups of four words each. This new version is a collaborative effort between The New York Times and The Athletic, focusing solely on sports terminology. Players are challenged to discover which sports terms are linked by a common theme.
For those eager to tackle today’s categories, some hints have been provided to assist in deciphering the word groupings. The categories include:
– Yellow: Get your racket.
– Green: Football, February to September.
– Blue: College gridiron stars.
– Purple: Look for hidden teams.
On this particular day, the categories are as follows:
– Yellow: SCORING IN TENNIS
– Green: NFL OFFSEASON EVENTS
– Blue: HEISMAN TROPHY FINALISTS
– Purple: STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM IN SINGULAR FORM
The answers to today’s puzzle are:
– SCORING IN TENNIS: 15, 30, 40, DEUCE
– NFL OFFSEASON EVENTS: COMBINE, DRAFT, OTAS, TRAINING CAMP
– HEISMAN TROPHY FINALISTS: LOVE, MENDOZA, PAVIA, SAYIN
– STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM IN SINGULAR FORM: BEARD, BILLBOARD, BROWNIE, JETTISON
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t solve all the categories this time; every player has their off days. This new sports-themed twist is a fantastic opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the world of sports while enjoying the fun of a word puzzle. As Connections Sports Edition joins the ranks of the beloved New York Times games, it promises to become a staple in the daily routine of sports and word game enthusiasts alike.