NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 3, 2024

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today nyt Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Here are some tips and hints to help you solve Connections Sports Edition #71. Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends. Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media. Mashable Top Stories Stay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news. Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up! NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 3

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Sin
• Green: Crummy
• Blue: Hoops no more here
• Purple: Horses

Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Transgression
• Green: Not at One’s Best
• Blue: Former NBA Cities
• Purple: Triple Crown Winners

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle. Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions. Drumroll, please! The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #68 is...

Tips:Were the hints and answers above helpful to you? Did you guess correctly?
Feel free to leave a comment in the section below, and I wish you good luck!

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ABOUT NYT Connections

NYT Connections is a daily word game by The New York Times, where you have to find the common threads between words. The game gives you a grid of 16 words, divided into four hidden categories. Your goal is to group the words into sets of four, based on their connections or associations. Each puzzle has only one solution, and you have four chances to guess it. The game is challenging and fun, as it tests your vocabulary and logic skills, and also teaches you some interesting facts and trivia. You can play NYT Connections online, or check out some hints and answers for the puzzles. NYT Connections is a great way to exercise your brain and learn something new every day.

How To Play NYT Connections