The latest New York Times Connections puzzle, the Sports Edition (#479), has been released. This installment, published by The Athletic, challenges players to identify thematic groupings of four words. The puzzle is accessible via The Athletic app or online for free.
Puzzle Breakdown & Hints
The puzzle is divided into four color-coded categories, increasing in difficulty from yellow to purple. Here’s a breakdown of hints to guide players:
- Yellow: This group centers around blocking or stopping something.
- Green: The theme revolves around teams from a specific Italian football league.
- Blue: The connection lies in explosive confrontations on the field or ring.
- Purple: This is the most challenging group, requiring knowledge of New York Yankees legends with a letter twist.
Answers Revealed
For those seeking the full solutions, here are the groupings:
- Yellow Group: The theme is “reject a shot.” The words are block, deny, stuff, and swat.
- Green Group: The theme is “Serie A teams.” The answers include Bologna, Como, Juventus, and Roma.
- Blue Group: The theme is “benches-clearing brawl.” The words are brouhaha, fight, fracas, and rhubarb.
- Purple Group: This is the trickiest. The theme is “Yankees greats, with the first letter changed.” The answers are fudge (Aaron Judge), meter (Derek Jeter), terra (Yogi Berra), and word (Whitey Ford).
The Sports Edition Connections puzzle consistently tests sports knowledge and pattern recognition, making it a unique challenge within the NYT Games lineup.
