On April 20, 2026, the NYT Connections: Sports Edition featured a variety of clues and themes. Players engaged with categories that tested their knowledge of sports. The game is published by The Athletic.
Today’s Connections included A’s, B’s, and C’s as clues. The puzzle featured a total of 16 words split into four categories. Players must identify groups based on shared themes.
The yellow group theme focused on California baseball teams. Answers in this category included A’s, Angels, Giants, and Padres. This group is considered the easiest among the four.
The green group highlighted shortened nicknames for Boston teams. Participants found answers like B’s, C’s, Pats, and Sox in this category. Each group increases in difficulty.
The blue group centered around the Miracle on Ice, with answers such as 1980, Brooks, hockey, and Lake Placid. This historical reference adds depth to the puzzle.
The purple group theme revolved around world marathon majors, featuring answers like Berlin, Boston, Chicago, and Tokyo. Each theme challenges players to think critically about sports knowledge.
Players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends. They also have the option to shuffle the board to see different word combinations. The game resets after midnight each day.
Connections: Sports Edition is designed to engage sports fans. It provides a daily challenge that tests both knowledge and quick thinking—keeping players coming back for more.
