New Connections Sports Edition Puzzle Launches for Fans

Boston, MA — A new puzzle designed for sports fans, Connections: Sports Edition, is now available for players. The latest game, which debuted recently, invites participants to find connections among various words related to sports.

Today’s game, designated as Game No. 247, features a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5. Players can attempt to solve the puzzle, which resets daily at midnight in their respective time zones. To help players along, the article offers hints for success.

The puzzle consists of 16 words grouped into four categories, and players must determine which words share a common theme. Each successful guess leads to the words being removed from the board, while incorrect guesses accumulate toward a maximum of four mistakes, resulting in a game over.

In the current puzzle, players might encounter the following answers: Yellow is KEY, Green is KNICKS, Blue is MORAP, and Purple is KRZYZEWSKI. However, those who prefer solving the puzzle independently are encouraged to do so before reviewing the hints.

Connections: Sports Edition is a collaboration with The Athletic, leveraging the popularity of word games and challenges. Like the original Connections and Wordle, this game adds a competitive twist, as players can share their scores on social media.

Mark, the managing editor for the news and live team at The Athletic, expressed enthusiasm for the game’s launch, highlighting its appeal to sports enthusiasts craving puzzles. Additional games including NYT Strands are also available for fans looking to diversify their puzzle experience.