Playing the Connections: Sports Edition? Let’s make it a bit easier! This game, created by the New York Times in collaboration with The Athletic, challenges sports fans to group words based on common themes.
Each puzzle presents 16 words, and your goal is to find four that fit together. These words can belong to various categories like sports terms, equipment, or famous teams. If you guess correctly, those four words vanish from the board. You have four chances before the game ends, so choose wisely!
Want a little help? Here are some hints for today’s game:
- Yellow: Green ball
- Green: To play cricket
- Blue: World champions
- Purple: Gymnasts
For today, the categories are:
- Yellow: Make a Shot in Basketball
- Green: Cricket Equipment
- Blue: Last Four Winners of The Men’s World Cup
- Purple: Famous Gymnasts, Minus A Letter
If you didn’t guess the answers this time, don’t worry! There will be more puzzles tomorrow and plenty of opportunities to sharpen your skills. As you keep playing, remember to share your results with friends on social media, just like many players do!
Curious about how this game fits into the growing trend of online word games? A recent survey showed that 60% of people enjoy playing word games daily. This reflects a larger shift towards interactive experiences that combine fun with brain exercise.
For those keeping track, the answers for today’s puzzle are:
- Make a Shot in Basketball: DRAIN, DRILL, SINK, SWISH
- Cricket Equipment: BAIL, BALL, BAT, STUMP
- Last Four Winners of The Men’s World Cup: ARGENTINA, FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN
- Famous Gymnasts, Minus A Letter: BILE, CHILE, LE, MILLE
Feeling competitive? Join others in this exciting world of puzzles and tap into the fun of sports trivia. Don’t forget, there’s always another challenge waiting for you!
