The latest edition of Connections: Sports Edition, which recently moved out of beta, debuted on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9. This popular puzzle, now hosted in The Athletic app, marks a significant step in its development, reflecting its growing popularity among sports enthusiasts.
For players seeking today’s hints and answers, here are the groupings for the current puzzle:
– **Yellow group hint**: The bluest skies you’ll ever see…
– **Green group hint**: And now it’s pouring.
– **Blue group hint**: Empire State hoops.
– **Purple group hint**: QB’s CV.
### Today’s Connections Answers
– **Yellow group**: Featuring Seattle teams, the answers are Kraken, Mariners, Reign, and Seahawks.
– **Green group**: Elements associated with a baseball rain delay include grounds crew, lightning, ponchos, and tarp.
– **Blue group**: Members of the New York Liberty are Cloud, Ionescu, Jones, and Stewart.
– **Purple group**: Teams associated with Baker Mayfield consist of Browns, Buccaneers, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech.
### Quick Tips for Playing
Players are encouraged to think beyond the surface meanings of words. Here are a few strategies to enhance your gameplay:
1. Consider multiple sports categories for each word to uncover hidden connections.
2. Be aware of second meanings; names may represent different concepts in sports.
3. Look out for words that could also be athletes’ last names, which can mislead you if taken at face value.
As Connections: Sports Edition continues to engage its players with challenging puzzles, it fosters a sense of community among sports fans while providing entertainment and mental stimulation. Enjoy solving today’s puzzle!