Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for April 27 #216

Importance Score: 15 / 100 🟠

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Connections: Sports Edition might be straightforward, provided you recognize your sports league executives. Continue reading for clues and solutions.

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Guidance for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups

Below are four clues for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, presented from the simplest yellow group to the challenging purple group.

Yellow Group Hint

  • Slam it.

Green Group Hint

  • Set it in motion.

Blue Group Hint

  • They manage the leagues.

Purple Group Hint

  • Similar to residence.

Solutions for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups

Yellow Group

  • Parts of a basketball hoop.

Green Group

  • Impel a ball.

Blue Group

  • League executives.

Purple Group

  • Home ____.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers Revealed

Deciphering the Yellow Words

The category revolves around components of a basketball hoop. The four solutions are base, glass, net, and rim.

Deciphering the Green Words

The theme centers on propelling a ball. The four solutions are bowl, fling, hurl, and roll.

Deciphering the Blue Words

The category is league commissioners. The four solutions are Bettman, Goodell, Manfred, and Silver.

Deciphering the Purple Words

The theme is home ____. The four solutions are field, plate, run, and team.


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