The latest edition of the Connections puzzle, specifically the Sports Edition, was released today by The Athletic, a subscription-based sports journalism platform owned by The Times. This puzzle is distinct from those found in the NYT Games app, as it is exclusively available on The Athletic’s app or for free online.
For today, four categories are featured in the puzzle, each with varying degrees of difficulty. The yellow group centers around sneaker components, while the green group focuses on attire associated with jockeys. The blue group highlights the Seattle Seahawks, and the purple group consists of names from former MLS teams.
Hints for the groups include references such as “If the shoe fits” for yellow, “Run for the roses” for green, “The 12th man” for blue, and “Soccer” for purple. The answers for today’s puzzle reveal the themes: sneaker parts include eyelet, laces, sole, and tongue; jockey attire includes boots, breeches, goggles, and silks; the Seahawks group includes Barner, Love, Walker, and Woolen; and the MLS names feature Burn, Clash, Fusion, and Impact.