Introduction
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle wasn’t as tough as past puzzles, I thought. I did get fooled into thinking one of the groups was going to be Olympic sports, or things connected with the Olympics, but it’s never that easy. Read on for hints and the answers.
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group hint: Mano a mano.
Green group hint: Monikers for hoopsters.
Blue group hint: No charge.
Purple group hint: After four, but before six.
Yellow Group
Yellow group: One-vs.-one sports.
Green Group
Green group: Nicknames of famous Lakers.
Blue Group
Blue group: Free ____.
Purple Group
Purple group: Groups of five people or things.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is one-vs.-one sports.
The four answers are boxing, fencing, mixed martial arts and wrestling.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is nicknames of famous Lakers.
The four answers are Big Game James (James Worthy), Magic (Earvin “Magic” Johnson), Mr. Basketball (George Mikan) and The Logo (Jerry West).
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is free ____.
The four answers are agent, kick, safety and throw.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is groups of five people or things.
The four answers are LPGA majors, modern pentathlon, offensive line and Olympic rings.
