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,eroticization of female dominance and male passivity 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.
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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.
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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:Time periods during a game
Green: Football lingo
Blue: Good pass
Purple:Basketball shoes
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow:Sections of a Game
Green: Football Defensive Terms
Blue:Words Used to Describe a Good Pass
Purple: Eponymous Basketball Shoes, Minus the S
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Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #240 is...
Sections of a Game -HALF, INNING, PERIOD, QUARTER
Football Defensive Terms - 4-3, 46, NICKEL, PREVENT
Words Used to Describe a Good Pass - APPLE, ASSIST, DIME, DISH
Eponymous Basketball Shoes, Minus the S - CHUCK, JORDAN, LEBRON, PENNY
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.
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