Today’s Sports Edition of NYT Connections: Clues and Solutions for April 22

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.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, with each new set of words getting trickier—so we’ve provided some hints and tips to help you navigate the challenge. If you’d rather see today’s puzzle solved, you can find the latest Connections solution at the end of this article. But if you’d like to tackle it on your own, 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 comprise anything from book titles to software, country names, and more. Even though multiple 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 get 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. Like 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:

Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories: Need a little extra help? Today’s connections fall into the following categories:
– Yellow: Headgear
– Green: Philadelphia Teams
– Blue: Tennis racket brands
– Purple: Sports meets outer space

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 #211 is…

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today?
– Headgear – HAT, HELMET, MASK, VISOR
– Philadelphia Teams – 76ers, FLYERS, PHILLIES, UNION
– Tennis racket brands – BABOLAT, HEAD, PRINCE, WILSON
– Sports meets outer space – ASTROS, GALAXY, STARS, SUN

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.

If you’re looking for more puzzles, be sure to check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more. Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Connections.