The latest edition of the New York Times word game, Connections: Sports Edition, challenges sports enthusiasts to refine their skills and knowledge of hockey. This engaging puzzle, which is a collaboration with The Athletic, tests players’ abilities to find commonalities among a set of words, enhancing the fun for fans of the genre.
Connections features 16 words, and the objective is to categorize these words into four groups that share a common theme. Each group can range from various categories like book titles to country names, making it a diverse linguistic challenge. Players can encounter up to four incorrect guesses before the game concludes, pushing them to think critically about their choices. This game not only encourages individual play but also invites social interaction as players can share their results on social media platforms.
For players looking for a hint about today’s categories, solutions include classifications such as “Grow exhausted,” “Weight exercises,” “Aaron Rodgers teams,” and “Found in NHL team logos.” Specifically, today’s connections are:
1. Grow exhausted – FADE, FATIGUE, TIRE, WEAKEN
2. Weight exercises – BENCH, CURL, DEADLIFT, SQUAT
3. Aaron Rodgers teams – CALIFORNIA, GREEN BAY, NEW YORK, PITTSBURGH
4. Found in NHL team logos – LONG ISLAND, MUSICAL NOTE, OIL DROP, WHEEL
If the puzzle feels challenging this time around, players should not be discouraged. Each day brings a fresh set of sports-related words to explore, along with new hints that can guide them. For those seeking more brain-teasing activities, the New York Times also offers other games like Wordle, Strands, and various puzzles available through their games hub.
With so many options available, players can look forward to continuous entertainment and the opportunity to show off their word skills daily.