Stuck on today's NYT Connections Sports Edition? You're not alone! This addictive word game, a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic, challenges players to find common threads between seemingly disparate sports-related terms. If you're already hooked on Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, prepare to add another daily brain teaser to your routine.
What is Connections Sports Edition?
Just like the original Connections, the Sports Edition presents you with 16 words. Your mission? To group them into four sets of four, where each set shares a common category. The catch? This version is all about sports! Think baseball, football, and everything in between.
The game resets daily at 12 a.m. EST, offering a fresh challenge each day. And just like its predecessor, Connections Sports Edition is designed to test your knowledge and word association skills.
Hints to Get You Started (August 19th)
Need a little nudge in the right direction? Here are some hints to help you crack today's puzzle:
- Yellow: Think surprising outcomes.
- Green: Focus on a specific baseball division.
- Blue: Consider quarterbacks from a particular NFL division.
- Purple: Remember a certain golf-themed movie.
Today's Categories Revealed (Spoiler Alert!)
Ready for the answers? Here are the categories for today's Connections Sports Edition:
- Yellow: UNEXPECTED RESULT
- Green: NL WEST TEAMS
- Blue: NFC NORTH QBs
- Purple: CHARACTERS IN "HAPPY GILMORE"
Good luck solving the puzzle! And don't forget to share your results with friends on social media. Happy puzzling!