Number of words in Connections puzzle
16 words
Key Facts
- Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta after debuting on February 9, signaling strong player loyalty which ensures its continuation by The Athletic.
- The completed puzzle for April 25, 2025, included categories on track and field events, basketball violations, and No. 1 NFL draft picks.
- Connections: Sports Edition aims to challenge sports fans by requiring players to identify common threads from provided words, similar to the original Connections game.
- The new daily word game by the NYT, in collaboration with The Athletic, is playable on web and mobile, combining sports trivia in a fun format.
- Each Connections puzzle features 16 words divided into four categories, with themed sets ranging from athletic terms to general trivia.
- Today's connections theme includes categories like Yellow for aspirations, Green for space, Blue focused on coaching, and Purple for boxes.