Daily New York Times Sports Crossword Puzzle Solutions and Clues for September 17, Code 359
In the world of challenging crossword puzzles, the Connections: Sports Edition has been making waves. Today's edition, published by The Athletic, is no exception. The theme for this puzzle is sports, and it's proving to be a tough nut to crack.
The hints provided for each group are as follows:
- Yellow group: Golden State kickers (a nod to the California soccer teams)
- Green group: Where teams play (a hint towards the WNBA teams)
- Blue group: Athletic-themed films (a clue for the Sports movies of 1994)
- Purple group: Geaux Tigers! (a reference to LSU alumni and NBA player names)
If you're up for the challenge, the answers for each group are also available. For the official answers, you can check the Coaches' spots or forums dedicated to the game.
The Connections: Sports Edition has come a long way since its beta phase, as evidenced by the NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle now being out of beta.
The puzzle's difficulty level is rated, with the #1 Toughest Connections: Sports Edition category on Jan. 11 featuring Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, and Roma. The #2 Toughest Connections: Sports Edition category on Jan. 21 included Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles, and Stewart. The #3 Toughest Connections: Sports Edition category on Jan. 17 featured Bees, Cherries, Foxes, and Hammers.
For those seeking the most recent answers, they can be found here. Good luck and happy solving!