Connections: Sports Editionis a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections,arabian night eroticism the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connectionsresets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connectionssolution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableThe NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connectionscan be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow:Guards and forwards
Green: Mascots near San Francisco
Blue:Cities with universities from the same conference
Purple:Share the same first name
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow:First words in basketball positions
Green: Bay Area teams, in singular form
Blue: SEC cities
Purple: David _________
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #181 is...
First words in basketball positions - POINT, POWER, SHOOTING, SMALL
Bay Area teams, in singular form - GIANT, SHARK, VALKYRIE, WARRIOR
SEC cities - AUBURN, AUSTIN, NORMAN, TUSCALOOSA
David ________ - BECKHAM, MONTGOMERY, ORTIZ, ROBINSON
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connectionsfor you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!Check out our games hubfor Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.
Topics Connections
Best IPL deal: Save $80 on Braun IPL Silk·Expert
Henry Cavill's mustache is being digitally removed in 'Justice League' reshoots
Elon Musk says Mark Zuckerberg has 'limited understanding' of AI
Hold your faux outrage over the demise of Microsoft Paint
Why Building a Gaming PC Right Now is a Bad Idea, Part 3: Bad Timing
With its new feed, Google is preparing for the end of search
Amazon has its eye on the car market in next step toward world domination
HTC now offers a souped up U11 flagship with 128GB of memory and 6GB of RAM
Here are the glorious proposed logos for Donald Trump's Space Force
What's coming to Netflix in August 2017
Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch the Falcon Heavy 'in a week or so'
MS Paint is dead, this is how you get your Windows screenshots
Lenovo's Folio tablet concept folds in half into a phone
Women are way better than men at crowdfunding, study says
Best robot vacuum deal: Save $400 on the roborock Q5 Pro+
Women are way better than men at crowdfunding, study says
Justin Bieber just canceled the last part of his 'Purpose' world tour
How Google is trying to fix Android's emoji problem
The strangeness of Japan's decision to start openly hunting whales
2017 MTV VMA nominations list: View here
Our Gilded Coonskin: Embracing Vulgar Art to Fight TrumpismWednesday, February 15: Morgan Parker at BAMThomas Lux, 1946–2017Staff Picks: Vivek Shanbhag, Alma Thomas, Leila Guerriero, and MoreRevisited: Alexander Is Lowered into the SeaThe Reluctant Enthusiast: Orson Welles on ‘Casablanca’Land Art for Sale: Buying and Selling Robert SmithsonBen Lerner Interviews Alexander KlugePriceline hotel deals, flight deals: Shop the Black Friday saleDo we really need atWednesday, February 15: Morgan Parker at BAMThe Reluctant Enthusiast: Orson Welles on ‘Casablanca’Staff Picks: Guy de Maupassant, Gabrielle Bell, Aracelis GirmayYouTube users avoiding adElon Musk is awkwardly haggling with Stephen King over the price of a blue check markYou’re Probably Misusing “Humbled”Asus ROG Ally deal: Save $80 at Best BuyLand Art for Sale: Buying and Selling Robert SmithsonAn Elegy for “Stringbean” AkemanHeadwinds and Tailwinds: Why We Underestimate the Role of Luck iPhone X face scanners create 3D emojis based on your expressions 'Florida Project' star: Meet Bria Vinaite Apple's about to completely change the way you use your iPhone If 'It' really wanted to scare people, it should've transformed into these things Denny's craptastic new mascot has inspired some pretty good poop jokes Apple iOS 11 has a hidden security feature that cops will hate Plastic bags get the boot once again Patty Jenkins will direct 'Wonder Woman' sequel Mark Hamill got confused on Twitter and now he supports an English football team Clear glass speaker magically displays animated lyrics to match nearly any song David Bowie approved his 'Twin Peaks: The Return' cameo before he died Hey Apple, calling your retail stores 'town squares' is a little much Here's how you can help with Hurricane Irma relief efforts 'Frozen' star Kristen Bell gave a live update on Hurricane Irma from her hotel room NES Classic Edition is coming in 2018, Nintendo promises Edith Windsor remembered for her monumental fight for marriage equality Paris Hilton tweets a deep question, gets some spectacular replies Hands On: This is the Apple Watch's most important update yet Apple's iPhone 8 comes in gold, but everyone's calling it pink 'Metroid' is finally back and the reviews are GREAT
3.1069s , 10194.09375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【arabian night eroticism】,Warmth Information Network