Cracking the Code: Today's Sports-Themed Connections Puzzle

That's what today's Connections: Sports Edition is like. It's not your usual sports trivia. The yellow category, for instance, is a bit of a head-scratcher. It's not directly about sports, but hey, that's part of the fun!

This puzzle isn't found in the usual NYT Games app. Instead, it's a part of The Athletic, a site known for its sports journalism. You can play it for free online or through The Athletic's app. It's a fresh take on the classic Connections game, and it's been out of beta for a while now.

Need Some Help?

Here are hints for each group, starting with the easiest:

• Yellow group hint: Think about something that keeps your head cozy.
• Green group hint: It's a term you'd hear in a basketball game.
• Blue group hint: These are the first names of some college quarterbacks.
• Purple group hint: It's a phrase you might hear in a comic book.

Dive Into the Answers

• Yellow group: All about headgear. The words are balaclava, cap, hat, and visor.
• Green group: About scoring in basketball. The answers here are basket, bucket, field goal, and make.
• Blue group: A bit more specific. It's the first names of SEC quarterbacks. The answers are Arch, Diego, Trinidad, and Ty.
• Purple group: About superheroes or super things. The answers are flex, Sonics, speedway, and star.

This puzzle is a great way to test your sports knowledge and vocabulary. It's not just about knowing the rules of the game but also about understanding the language and culture around it. So, if you're a sports fan or just love a good puzzle, give it a try!