Today's Puzzle Overview
Here are the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 26. The puzzle includes words like “horse-collar,” which can help narrow down the groups. Read on for hints and the full answers.
Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
Yellow group hint: Football roles.
Green group hint: It doesn’t get air.
Blue group hint: Hoops newbies.
Purple group hint: Bring him down.
General Category Answers
Yellow group: Special teams positions.
Green group: Describes a ball hit on the ground.
Blue group: NBA rookies.
Purple group: ____ tackle.
Detailed Solutions
The theme is special teams positions.
The four answers are kicker, long snapper, punter and returner.
The Green Words in Today’s Connections
The theme is describes a ball hit on the ground.
The four answers are dribbler, roller, tapper and worm burner.
The Blue Words in Today’s Connections
The theme is NBA rookies.
The four answers are Acuff, Boozer, Peat and Wagler.
The Purple Words in Today’s Connections
The theme is ____ tackle.
The four answers are defensive, horse-collar, right and slide.
