New Sports Puzzle Launches with Hints and Answers

Boston, MA – A new puzzle, ‘Connections: Sports Edition,’ published by The Athletic, challenges sports fans to find common threads between words. The latest edition was released on October 22, 2025.

The puzzle features various categories, requiring players to connect four related terms from a list of 16 words. This iteration holds a difficulty rating of 2.5 out of 5, making it accessible yet challenging for enthusiasts.

Hints for this edition’s categories include New York basketball teams, recent NBA champions, famous sneakers, and elements found in NBA team logos. Answers for the current puzzle include Knicks, Liberty, Nuggets, and Question.

Connections: Sports Edition, which does not appear in the New York Times Games app, is available on The Athletic’s platform and online. Players can also share their results on social media, similar to the popular word game Wordle.

Gael Cooper of CNET, a journalist and pop-culture expert, reported on this edition’s hints, noting the excitement among players eager for daily sports challenges. This new puzzle format aims to engage a wider audience, combining sports knowledge with puzzle-solving skills.

The game resets at midnight in each player’s time zone, ensuring fresh challenges daily. Players enjoy the competitive aspect as they compare scores and strategies with friends.