The latest New York Times Connections puzzle, the Sports Edition, is out for February 17th, challenge number 512. This installment, published through The Athletic (a Times -owned sports journalism site), presents a mix of categories designed to test your sports and general knowledge.
If you’re stuck but want to solve it yourself, keep reading for hints and full solutions. The game is accessible via The Athletic app or online for free, even if it doesn’t appear in the main NYT Games app.
Decoding the Categories: Hints
The puzzle groups are arranged from easiest to hardest, with clues provided to guide you.
- Yellow Group Hint: Think Olympic glory.
- Green Group Hint: Focus on the U.S. capital’s academic institutions.
- Blue Group Hint: Consider well-known names sharing a common first name.
- Purple Group Hint: Picture a recreational pastime where teams compete.
Revealed: Today’s Connections Answers
Here’s the breakdown of each group, including the words and their underlying themes:
Yellow Group: Summer Olympic Sports
The four words in this category are:
– Fencing
– Golf
– Judo
– Rugby
Green Group: DC Schools
This group brings together institutions in Washington D.C.:
– American University
– George Washington University
– Georgetown University
– Howard University
Blue Group: Pauls
This category unites figures sharing the first name “Paul”:
– Coffey (Paul Coffey, NHL player)
– George (Paul George, NBA player)
– Molitor (Paul Molitor, MLB player)
– Skenes (Paul Skenes, MLB player)
Purple Group: ____ League
The most obscure category of the day is completed with:
– Cactus League (Spring Training)
– G League (NBA’s developmental league)
– Grapefruit League (Spring Training)
– Little League (Youth baseball)
These puzzles are designed to be engaging and thought-provoking, testing players’ ability to find connections across diverse categories. The Sports Edition adds an extra layer of difficulty, requiring both sports knowledge and broader cultural awareness.
