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Connections: Sports Edition

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What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The Athletic's take on NYT Connections. Sort sixteen sports names and terms into four hidden groups.

Connections: Sports Edition is a free daily sports game that will also appeal to fans of word games. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day, so it's easy to compare results with friends.

How to play Connections: Sports Edition

  1. Find four groups of four sports names and terms that share a hidden connection.
  2. Select four and press Submit. Correct groups lock in and are color-coded by difficulty.
  3. Solve all four groups before making four mistakes.

Connections: Sports Edition tips

  • Expect red herrings: names that could fit a team, a nickname and a sport at the same time.
  • "One away" means three of your four picks are right.

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    Connections: Sports Edition FAQ

    How do I play Connections: Sports Edition?

    Find four groups of four sports names and terms that share a hidden connection. Select four and press Submit. Correct groups lock in and are color-coded by difficulty. Solve all four groups before making four mistakes.

    Where can I play Connections: Sports Edition?

    Connections: Sports Edition is played on its official site, nytimes.com. Its creators don't allow it to be embedded on other websites, so use the Play button to open it in a new tab.

    Is Connections: Sports Edition a daily game?

    Yes. Connections: Sports Edition has a new puzzle every day, and everyone gets the same one, so you can compare results with friends. Most daily games reset at midnight, either in your time zone or the creator's.

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