NYT Connections Today (Sports Edition) Wednesday July 22: Check Smart Hints, Clues, Answers & How to Play (Game #667)

NYT Connections Sports Edition #667 for July 22 features golf hazards, sports films, stadium nicknames and wordplay. Find hints and answers here.

By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: July 22, 2026 06:30:04 IST

NYT Connections Sports Edition Answers Today (July 22, #667): The NYT Connections: Sports Edition is still getting many puzzle lovers hooked on its combination of sports trivia and word association game. Published every day by The New York Times, the puzzle requires participants to figure out four sets of words that have something in common from a list of 16. As per market statistics, the group of games published under the title of The New York Times Games have more than 12 million visitors every month, while Connections is one of their fastest growing daily puzzles along with Wordle and Strands. Here are the full hints and solutions for Connections: Sports Edition #667.

What is NYT Connections – Sports Edition?

Sports Connections by the New York Times is a themed variant of the popular game of Connections. In this version, players have to categorize 16 words in four categories according to their underlying connections. These categories include not only terms used in sports but also famous teams, places, movies, and wordplay related to the theme of sports.

How to Play NYT Connections Sports Edition

  • The words in a set of 16 can be divided into four groups of four
  • All four groups have something in common with sports
  • The puzzles are classified on the basis of difficulty level using different colors
  • The yellow puzzle is the easiest one
  • The purple puzzle is often the hardest one
  • Only four incorrect answers are allowed
  • A puzzle resets every day

Today’s Connections Sports Edition Words for July 22 (#667)

  • Bunker
  • Out of Bounds
  • Pond
  • Rough
  • Fighter
  • Karate Kid
  • Natural
  • Waterboy
  • Big House
  • Flats
  • Horseshoe
  • Swamp
  • Fast
  • Hydration
  • Service
  • Tie

Today’s Connections Sports Edition Hints for July 22 (#667)

  • Yellow: Fore!
  • Green: Enjoy the show!
  • Blue: Alma mater.
  • Purple: Take a…

NYT Connections Sports Edition Answers for July 22 (#667)

  • Yellow: Places where an errant golf shot lands
    • Bunker
    • Out of Bounds
    • Pond
    • Rough
  • Green: Sports films (with “The”)
    • Fighter
    • Karate Kid
    • Natural
    • Waterboy
  • Blue: College football stadium nicknames (with “The”)
    • Big House
    • Flats
    • Horseshoe
    • Swamp
  • Purple: ____ break
    • Fast
    • Hydration
    • Service
    • Tie

Yesterday’s NYT Connections Sports Edition Answers for July 21 (#666)

  • Yellow: Summer Olympic sports
    • Equestrian
    • Field Hockey
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
  • Green: Against the rules in soccer
    • Foul
    • Handball
    • Offside
    • Simulation
  • Blue: WNBA rookies
    • Betts
    • Fam
    • Fudd
    • Miles
  • Purple: Things that are red
    • Boxing Gloves
    • Coach’s Challenge Flag
    • Dodgeball
    • Goal Light

Tips to Solve NYT Connections Sports Edition

  • Read all 16 words before making selections.
  • Look for obvious sports themes first.
  • Leave tricky wordplay categories until the end.
  • Avoid rushing into your first guess.
  • Think about famous venues, teams and sports movies.
  • Use the color hints to judge difficulty.
  • Eliminate words that clearly belong elsewhere.
  • Practice daily to recognize recurring patterns.

FAQ’s – NYT Connections Sports Edition

1. What is NYT Connections: Sports Edition?

It is a daily sports-themed word grouping puzzle from The New York Times.

2. How many mistakes are allowed?

Players can make up to four incorrect guesses.

3. What do the colors mean?

Yellow is easiest, followed by Green, Blue and Purple as the hardest.

4. Is a subscription required?

Availability may vary, but the game is accessible through the NYT Games platform.

5. When is a new puzzle released?

A fresh Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is published every day.

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