NYT Connections Sports Edition Offers Challenging Puzzle for Players

NEW YORK, NY — The latest edition of the New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle has captured the attention of avid puzzle solvers. Released on November 24, 2025, the puzzle presents four thematic categories, challenging players to connect 16 random words into groups.

Mark D. Riddle, managing editor at The Athletic, reported that today’s game, numbered 427, has a difficulty rating of 3.5 out of 5. The objective is to categorize the words according to their themes, which range from types of sports songs to distinct football players.

As part of the game, each group is color-coded: the yellow category is typically easier, while the purple category offers the most challenging terms. Today’s hints include popular arena songs, types of shorts, and names of notable football players.

Players in the yellow group identified the terms basketball, bike, compression, and gym as types of shorts. The green category revealed songs like “Eye of the Tiger,” “Jump Around,” “Sandstorm,” and “Thunderstruck.” Participants were asked to connect football players in the blue group, which featured names like Bledsoe, Brees, Lock, and Pearson. Lastly, the purple group included phrases like infield fly, mercy, tuck, and unwritten, representing informal rules in the sport.

The full list of solutions has sparked excitement among fans, many of whom anticipate sharing their scores and discussing strategies in the comments section. Players can find today’s solutions posted after 12 a.m. on the official game platform.

With the next puzzle releasing at midnight in each time zone, players are encouraged to tackle the challenge promptly, as the game continues to engage sports fans and puzzle enthusiasts alike. For now, they look forward to sharpening their skills for the next edition.