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Has the Connections: Sports Edition become more challenging recently? Perhaps for some, but regardless, today’s edition presents a unique set of categories. While fight enthusiasts might find familiar terms, one compound word in the “green” category could prove unfamiliar to many. Continue reading for clues and the solutions.
Connections: Sports Edition has officially exited beta, launching on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th. This debut indicates the game’s successful engagement with players, leading The Athletic, a subscription-based sports news site from The Times, to continue its publication. The game is available through The Athletic’s app and remains accessible for free online, though it is not featured in the NYT Games app.
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Clues for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Categories
Below are four hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle groupings, presented from the simplest “yellow” group to the more complex “purple” group.
Yellow Category Hint
Departure phrases.
Green Category Hint
Related to mixed martial arts.
Blue Category Hint
Referencing association football.
Purple Category Hint
Complete the phrase: “____ off.”
Solutions for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Categories
Unveiling today’s Connections: Sports Edition category answers.
Yellow Category
Category: Part Ways
- Dismiss
- Fire
- Oust
- Sack
Green Category
Category: MMA Terms
- Armbar
- Choke
- Clinch
- Submission
Blue Category
Category: English Soccer Clubs
- Burnley
- Leeds
- Stoke
- Watford
Purple Category
Category: ____ Off
- Face
- Lead
- Tip
- Walk
Further Reading: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Most Frequently Used Letters in English Words