At a Glance
- The NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is available online
- Players can find hints and answers for today’s puzzle
- The puzzle features themes from sports injuries to NFL broadcasters
- Why it matters: Puzzle enthusiasts can check their answers instantly
The NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle offers daily challenges for sports fans who enjoy word games. Players can find hints and answers online through various platforms.
How to Play
Connections: Sports Edition appears in The Athletic’s app or online for free. The puzzle doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app. Players match words into themed categories based on connections.
- Yellow group: Sports injuries
- Green group: NFL broadcasters
- Blue group: Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Purple group: Short __
Today’s Answers
The yellow group includes break, pull, sprain and tear. These represent common sports injuries players might encounter.
The green group features Buck, Eagle, Michaels and Nantz. These are familiar NFL broadcasting names.

The blue group contains Etienne, Lawrence, Little and Strange. These players represent the Jacksonville Jaguars roster.
The purple group has corner, handed, hop and stop. These complete the “short” theme.
Key Takeaways
- Connections: Sports Edition offers daily themed puzzles
- Players can find hints and answers online
- The Athletic publishes the puzzle separately from NYT Games
- Today’s answers cover injuries, broadcasters, teams and themes

