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Hints for Connections: Sports Edition #226
Try these clues in order, from the yellow group to the purple group:
- No scoring for you!
- Think Walter Payton.
- Team symbols.
- Same sound as football names.
Answers for May 7, 2025
Here are all four groups and their words:
| Color | Category | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Prevent a Goal | Block, Parry, Save, Stop |
| Green | Stats for a Running Back | Attempts, Fumbles, Touchdowns, Yards |
| Blue | MLB Mascots | Blooper, Mr. Met, Orbit, Wally |
| Purple | Homophones of NFL Head Coaches | Bowls, Carol, Read, Tailor |
Why the groups fit
Yellow: Prevent a Goal
Block, Parry, Save, and Stop are actions that keep an opponent from scoring.
Green: Stats for a Running Back
Attempts, Fumbles, Touchdowns, and Yards are statistics associated with a running back.
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Blue: MLB Mascots
Blooper, Mr. Met, Orbit, and Wally are mascots associated with MLB teams.
Purple: Homophones of NFL Head Coaches
Bowls sounds like Todd Bowles, Carol like Pete Carroll, Read like Andy Reid, and Tailor like Zac Taylor.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections: Sports Edition works
Connections: Sports Edition is a sports-themed daily word puzzle described as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic. Each puzzle has 16 words to sort into four groups of four.
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