Looking for the archived NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle from April 17, 2025? Puzzle #206 groups sixteen sports terms into four sets of four. Start with the hints below, then open the full answer list when you are ready for spoilers.
Hints for Connections: Sports Edition #206
Each clue points to a category without naming its members. They move from less revealing to more revealing:
- Yellow: An event from a global sports competition held every four years.
- Green: Popular teams from a high-octane sport.
- Blue: Legendary players associated with a northern city.
- Purple: Words related to a certain number.
Answers for April 17, 2025
Spoilers below. The answer guide identifies these four categories and their terms:
| Category | Terms |
|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Sports | BIATHLON, ICE HOCKEY, LUGE, SKELETON |
| F1 Racing Teams | ALPINE, FERRARI, MERCEDES, RED BULL |
| Pittsburgh Sports Greats | BRADSHAW, CLEMENTE, CROSBY, GREENE |
| Famous No. 8s | BERRA, EARNHARDT JR., JACKSON, OVECHKIN |
How the groupings fit together
Winter Olympic Sports
Biathlon, ice hockey, luge and skeleton are the four winter-sport terms in the set.
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F1 Racing Teams
Alpine, Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull are the four Formula One team names.
Pittsburgh Sports Greats
Bradshaw, Clemente, Crosby and Greene make up the Pittsburgh-associated athletes group.
Famous No. 8s
Berra, Earnhardt Jr., Jackson and Ovechkin are grouped by their association with No. 8.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.About this archived puzzle
Connections: Sports Edition #206 was the Thursday, April 17, 2025 edition. The game presents sixteen terms and asks players to sort them into four groups of four. These answers are reported by the dated Yahoo Sports guide; a Parade guide also identifies the date, puzzle number and four-by-four format. The available guides do not establish an official NYT answer-key page for this puzzle.
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