Unraveling Today's Sports-Themed Word Puzzle
Ever felt like your brain needs a workout?
There's a new game in town for word puzzle fans. It's called Connections Sports Edition. It's like the regular Connections game, but with a sports twist.
Every day, a new set of 16 words appears, and players must group them into four categories of four words each.
This special version is a team-up between The New York Times and The Athletic. The goal is to find sports-related terms that share a common theme. It's a fun challenge for sports lovers and word enthusiasts alike.
Today's Puzzle (January 3, 2026)
The hints given are:
- Yellow Category: Gridiron protection
- Green Category: Fire it in there
- Blue Category: The envelope, please
- Purple Category: Scary weather
For those who need a little help, here are the categories:
- Yellow: Parts of a Football Helmet
- Green: Baseball Pitches
- Blue: Oscar Nominees for Playing a Boxer
- Purple: ____ Storm
The answers are:
- Yellow: Chin Strap, Face Mask, Padding, Shell
- Green: Changeup, Cutter, Slider, Splitter
- Blue: De Niro, Stallone, Swank, Washington
- Purple: Court, Hannah, Red, Seattle
Don't be hard on yourself if you didn't get them all right. Even the best players have off days. The important thing is to keep practicing and having fun.
