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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is both fun and tricky. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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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: Gridiron roles.
Green group hint: City of Angels.
Blue group hint: Fore!
Purple group hint: You might put your hands in these to stay warm.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Football defensive positions.
Green group: Los Angeles sporting venues.
Blue group: Awards for winning golf tournaments.
Purple group: Things with pockets.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is football defensive positions. The four answers are cornerback, defensive end, free safety and nose tackle.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is Los Angeles sporting venues. The four answers are Dodger Stadium, Intuit Dome, L.A. Coliseum and Rose Bowl.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is awards for winning golf tournaments. The four answers are claret jug, green jacket, Ryder Cup and Wanamaker Trophy.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is things with pockets. The four answers are backfield, baseball glove, bowling lane and pool table.