Guess the Sports Puzzle: A Fun Challenge for Fans

Ever tried solving a puzzle that mixes sports and wordplay? That's what Connections: Sports Edition is all about. It's a game that tests your knowledge of sports trivia and your ability to spot patterns. The latest edition is quite a brain teaser, especially if you're a football fan. The game is split into four groups, each with its own theme. The easiest one, marked in yellow, is about items you can buy at a stadium. Think about what vendors sell during a game. The green group is about NBA arenas, so knowing the names of basketball venues is key here. The blue group is a bit trickier. It's about famous nicknames for NFL defenses. If you're a football fan, you might remember some of these. The purple group is the most challenging. It's about NFL teams, but with a twist. The second-to-last letter of each team's name is changed. This can be a real head-scratcher! The game is published by The Athletic, a sports journalism site. It's not part of the NYT Games app, but you can play it for free online. If you're stuck, don't worry. Here are some hints to help you out. For the yellow group, think about classic stadium snacks. The green group is about places where basketball games happen. The blue group is about tough defenses from football history. And the purple group is about team names with a small change. If you're still struggling, here are the answers. The yellow group is about things like beer, cotton candy, hot dogs, and peanuts. The green group is about NBA arenas like Barclays, Little Caesars, Smoothie King, and United. The blue group is about famous defenses like the Legion of Boom, Orange Crush, Purple People Eaters, and Steel Curtain. The purple group is about NFL teams with a letter changed, like beads for Bears, biles for Bills, colas for Colts, and packets for Packers.