Connections: Sports Edition is a new installment of the popular word game from The New York Times designed specifically for sports fans. This variant aims to challenge players to identify commonalities among words, akin to the beloved game Wordle, while also incorporating a sporty twist.
In Connections, players are presented with a set of 16 words each day, which they must categorize into four distinct groups that share a common theme. The game resets daily at midnight, increasing in difficulty over time. Users can play directly through web browsers and mobile devices.
Each player can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes. Successful identifications allow players to remove words from the board, and they can also rearrange and shuffle the words to better spot connections. The categories vary widely, encompassing themes such as book titles, country names, and more.
Today’s categories for the Solutions Sports Edition puzzle included:
– Yellow: A Pause for Recovery
– Green: Casino Table Games
– Blue: Las Vegas Teams
– Purple: Former MLB Team Names
The answers to today’s puzzle are as follows:
– A Pause for Recovery: BREAK, BREATHER, RESPITE, REST
– Casino Table Games: BACCARAT, BLACKJACK, CRAPS, ROULETTE
– Las Vegas Teams: ACES, GOLDEN KNIGHTS, RAIDERS, RUNNIN’ REBELS
– Former MLB Team Names: DEVIL RAYS, HIGHLANDERS, NAPS, ROBINS
Players are encouraged to try their skills at this new variation and share their results on social media, fostering a sense of community and friendly competition among enthusiasts. Each day will bring new puzzles and challenges, ensuring players can continually engage and test their knowledge.
For those looking for additional puzzle challenges, similar games like NYT Strands offer more opportunities for brain exercises, highlighting the Times’ commitment to providing entertaining and stimulating content for its readers.