NYT Connections Sports Edition Today July 12 (#657):There is now an additional brain teaser for sport lovers on NYT Connections Sports Edition, which has been developed through a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic. Similar to the regular Connections game, this game requires the player to arrange 16 words into four groups, but only until the player makes four errors.
Word puzzles that people can play each day are still becoming popular and many millions of people all around the world engage in playing them each day. Some topics that appeared on the July 12 issue of the Sports Edition (#657) include award-related words, baseball strategy words, timeout-related equipment and homophone words related to Boston Celtics stars.
What is NYT Connections Sports Edition?
Connections Sports Edition is a daily word puzzle game related to the sport category that resets daily at midnight (EST). Participants are given 16 words or phrases related to the sport category and have to find four categories each having four words that fit into that category.
How to Play NYT Connections Sports Edition
- Arrange 16 sports-related words into four matching groups.
- Every category contains exactly four connected terms.
- Categories increase in difficulty from Yellow to Purple.
- Only four incorrect guesses are allowed.
- Submit one complete category at a time.
- A fresh puzzle becomes available daily.
Today’s Connections Sports Edition Words for July 12 (Saturday)
- CUP
- MEDAL
- PLAQUE
- TROPHY
- DELAYED STEAL
- HIT AND RUN
- SACRIFICE
- SQUEEZE
- CHAIR
- DRY ERASE BOARD
- TOWEL
- WATER BOTTLE
- ALAN
- BURRED
- KOOZIE
- PERISH
Today’s Connections Sports Edition Hints for July 12 (Saturday)
- Yellow: “And the winner is…”
- Green: Baseball strategies
- Blue: Items used during a timeout
- Purple: Homophones linked to Celtics greats
NYT Connections Sports Edition Answers for July 12 (#657)
- Yellow – Award
- CUP
- MEDAL
- PLAQUE
- TROPHY
- Green – Baseball Tactics
- DELAYED STEAL
- HIT AND RUN
- SACRIFICE
- SQUEEZE
- Blue – Used During a Timeout
- CHAIR
- DRY ERASE BOARD
- TOWEL
- WATER BOTTLE
- Purple – Homophones of Celtics All-Time Greats
- ALAN
- BURRED
- KOOZIE
- PERISH
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Sports Edition Answers for July 11 (#656)
- Yellow – An NFC West Player
- RAM
- 49ER
- CARDINAL
- SEAHAWK
- Green – An NL Central Player
- RED
- CUB
- PIRATE
- BREWER
- Blue – SEC Football Head Coaches
- BEAMER
- SMART
- DRINKWITZ
- LEA
- Purple – WNBA Teams, With the First Letter Changed
- NEVER
- ICES
- PUN
- WIRE
Tips to Solve NYT Connections Sports Edition
- Scan all 16 words before making your first guess.
- Start with the most familiar sports terms.
- Watch for phrases instead of single words.
- Think about leagues, positions, awards and equipment.
- Be careful of misleading clues that fit multiple groups.
- Use elimination after identifying easier categories.
- Follow sports news regularly to improve recognition of names and terminology.
FAQ’s
1. What is NYT Connections Sports Edition?
It is a daily sports-themed version of the popular NYT Connections word puzzle.
2. How often is the puzzle updated?
A new puzzle is released every day at 12 a.m. EST.
3. How many mistakes can players make?
Players are allowed four incorrect guesses before the game ends.
4. Is sports knowledge necessary?
Basic sports knowledge is helpful, although logical word association can also solve many categories.
5. What made today’s puzzle challenging?
The Purple category relied on homophones of famous Boston Celtics players, requiring both sports knowledge and wordplay.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. NYT Connections Sports Edition is published by The New York Times in partnership with The Athletic.
