Connections: Sports Edition offers a unique twist on the beloved word puzzle, challenging sports enthusiasts with categories that span the wide world of athletics. From the Olympics to the NFL, WNBA, and Premier League soccer, no two puzzles are ever quite the same.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle presents a notable challenge, particularly in the green category. If you’re looking for guidance without giving away the full solution, the hints below can help steer you in the right direction.
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group hint: Cold-weather fun.
Green group hint: TC Bear is another one.
Blue group hint: Fighting Irish.
Purple group hint: National pastime.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Equipment for snow activities.
Green group: MLB mascots.
Blue group: Notre Dame QBs.
Purple group: Baseball ____.
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections
The category is equipment for snow activities.
The four answers are ski, sled, snowboard and tube.
The green words in today’s Connections
The category is MLB mascots.
The four answers are Blooper, Mr. Met, Slider and Wally.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The category is Notre Dame QBs.
The four answers are Book, Clausen, Quinn and Rees.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The category is baseball ____.
The four answers are bat, cap, cards and reference.

