NYT Connections Sports Edition: Clues and Solutions for April 20

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” Just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words becomes trickier—so we’ve provided some hints and tips to help you get through it. If you prefer quick information, feel free to check out the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. Otherwise, keep reading for clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections Sports Edition? The 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. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and requires players to group four words that share something in common.

Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could include anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. While many words may seem to 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 have up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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. Similar to Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.

Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try: Yellow: Gear for the treadmill Green: Found in a gym Blue: NFL football division Purple: Shares/associates with a mesh material

Connections: How to play and how to win

Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories: Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions. Drumroll, please! The solution to today’s Connections Sports Edition #209 is… What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today Athletic Footwear – BOOTS, CLEATS, SNEAKERS, SPIKES Gym Equipment – ELLIPTICAL, MEDICINE BALL, ROWING MACHINE, TREADMILL AFC East Teams – BUFFALO, MIAMI, NEW ENGLAND, NEW YORK Things with Nets – BASKETBALL HOOP, BROOKLYN, SOCCER GOAL, TENNIS COURT Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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