Daily Sports Puzzle Challenge: Crack the Code of December 27

A new game has joined the ranks of daily word puzzles. If you enjoy Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, get ready to add Connections Sports Edition to your routine. This game is a twist on the classic Connections, focusing solely on sports terms.

Game Details

• Reset Time: Every day at 12 a.m. EST
• Task: Group 16 sports-related words into four categories, each containing four words.
• Collaboration: Between The New York Times and The Athletic.

Hints for the December 27, 2025 Edition

• Yellow Category: About something you save.
• Green Category: An Olympic sport.
• Blue Category: Related to Toronto pitchers.
• Purple Category: Involves the alphabet and something hidden.

Bigger Hints

• Yellow Category: "Memento"
• Green Category: "Types of Wrestling"
• Blue Category: "Blue Jays to Win Cy Young Award"
• Purple Category: "Ends in a Homophone for a Letter of the Alphabet"

Answers

• Yellow Category "Memento":
• Collectible
• Keepsake
• Memorabilia

• Souvenir

• Green Category "Types of Wrestling":
• Arm
• Freestyle
• Greco-Roman

• Sumo

• Blue Category "Blue Jays to Win Cy Young Award":
• Clemens
• Halladay
• Hentgen

• Ray

• Purple Category "Ends in a Homophone for a Letter of the Alphabet":
• Batter’s Eye
• Blue Jay
• Golf Tee
• Pool Cue

Final Thoughts

Don't be discouraged if you didn't get all the answers this time. Everyone has moments when they struggle with these puzzles.