Puzzle Overview

Here are the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Thursday, Nov. 5. Read on for hints and the group solutions.

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group hint: Carry the torch.

Green group hint: Minor-league groups.

Blue group hint: Hoops icon.

Purple group hint: Hockey helpers.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Future Olympic hosts.

Green group: Triple-A baseball teams.

Blue group: Associated with Nikola Jokić.

Purple group: NHL head coaches.

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle #773 for Nov. 5, 2026.

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is future Olympic hosts.

The four answers are Brisbane, French Alps, Los Angeles and Utah.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is triple-A baseball teams.

The four answers are Chihuahuas, Mud Hens, Space Cowboys and Tides.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is associated with Nikola Jokić.

The four answers are Joker, MVP, Nuggets and Serbia.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is NHL head coaches.

The four answers are Brunette, Maurice, Muse and St. Louis.