Are you looking for the answers to today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Wednesday, Nov. 11? This edition features a mix of sports terms and famous athlete names, including one that doubles as a common noun and team nickname, which might be a bit tricky. Below, you’ll find helpful hints and the complete solutions to help you ace today’s puzzle.
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group hint: This game is often played on the beach.
Green group hint: College players.
Blue group hint: Grab a controller.
Purple group hint: Baseball players strive for these.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Volleyball terms.
Green group: A Big 12 athlete.
Blue group: Video game namesakes.
Purple group: ____ hit.
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is volleyball terms.
The four answers are dig, serve, set and spike.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is a Big 12 athlete.
The four answers are Bear, Cowboy, Jayhawk and Mountaineer.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is video game namesakes.
The four answers are (Ken) Griffey, (Tony) Hawk, (John) Madden and (Kelly) Slater.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ hit.
The four answers are base, clutch, infield and late.
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