Today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition: Clues and Solutions for May 13, 2025

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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 becoming progressively more challenging—so we've gathered some hints and tips to help you along the way. If you just want to see today's puzzle solution, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections answer. But if you'd prefer to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

<p>What is Connections Sports Edition?</p>
<p>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 require players to group four words that share something in common.</p>

<p>Each puzzle features 16 words with each grouping split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles to software, country names, and more. Although multiple words may seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player identifies all four words in a set correctly, 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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories</h2>
<p>Want a hint about the categories without being told what they are? Here are a few tips:</p>

<h2>Connections: How to play and how to win</h2>

<h2>Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories</h2>
<p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Yellow: In the lowest position</li>
    <li>Green: Heckle</li>
    <li>Blue: NBA teams with singular nicknames</li>
    <li>Purple: Teams with "golden" nicknames</li>
</ul>
<p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions. Drumroll, please!</p>
<p>The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #232 is...</p>
<p>In the lowest position - BOTTOM, CELLAR, LAST, WORST</p>
<p>Heckle - BOO, HISS, JEER, TAUNT</p>
<p>NBA teams with singular nicknames - MIAMI, OKLAHOMA CITY, ORLANDO, UTAH</p>
<p>Teams with "golden" nicknames - CAL, MINNESOTA, TULSA, VEGAS</p>
<p>Don't worry if you didn't guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to challenge your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again with more helpful hints.</p>
<p>Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.</p>
<p>If you're looking for more puzzles, check out our game section for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.</p>
<p>Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.</p>

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