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Oh come on, New York Times. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition was likely tough for most players, but that blue category especially was a huge stumper for me. Read on for hints and answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle.
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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Ouch!
Green group hint: State below Washington.
Blue group hint: First-year success.
Purple group hint:Â Same first name.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Soreness.
Green group: An Oregon athlete.
Blue group: Rookie QBs to reach conference championship.
Purple group:Â Jalen ____.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is soreness. The four answers are ache, discomfort, pain and sting.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is an Oregon athlete. The four answers are Beaver, Thorn, Timber and Trail Blazer.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is rookie QBs to reach conference championship. The four answers are Daniels, Flacco, Purdy and Sanchez.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is Jalen ____. The four answers are Brunson, Hurts, Ramsey and Rose.