Connections: Sports Edition
is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that tests the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game focuses on finding common threads between words. The game resets after midnight, with each new set of words becoming increasingly challenging. To assist players, hints and tips are provided to help overcome the challenges.
What is Connections Sports Edition?
The latest daily word game from NYT has been launched in partnership with The Athletic, a property of the New York Times that covers sports news. Players can access Connections on web browsers and mobile devices, where they are tasked with grouping four words that share a common theme. Each puzzle consists of 16 words divided into four categories, ranging from book titles to country names. Only one correct grouping exists, and players must avoid making mistakes to progress.
Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories
For those seeking clues about today’s categories without direct answers, the following hints are provided:
– Yellow: To protect the catcher
– Green: Not a starter
– Blue: Events for NFL draft prospects
– Purple: After a flag or other penalty
Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories
Today’s categories are:
– Yellow: A catcher’s equipment
– Green: Backups
– Blue: NFL Draft tests and evaluations
– Purple: Results of a penalty
The solution to today’s Connections Sports Edition #157 is as follows:
– A Catcher’s Equipment – CHEST PROTECTOR, GLOVE, MASK, SHIN GUARDS
– Backups – BENCH, DEPTH, RESERVES, SUBSTITUTES
– NFL Draft Tests and Evaluations – 40-YARD DASH, INTERVIEW, THREE-CONE DRILL, VERTICAL JUMP
– Results of a Penalty – FREE-THROW, LOSS OF YARDS, POWER PLAY, YELLOW CARD
Stay tuned for more challenging puzzles in the future, and make sure to check back for hints and answers to keep your brain sharp!
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