Sports section of the New York Times: Suggestions and responses for August 20, 2025 puzzle
In today's edition of the Connections Sports Edition, a new word game from the New York Times in collaboration with The Athletic, players were tasked with solving a series of puzzles. This interactive game, which can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices, requires participants to group four words that share something in common.
Today's Connections featured 16 words and each grouping of words was split into four categories. The categories for today's puzzle included teams, places at a golf course, 49ers Hall of Famers, and Ivy League team nicknames.
In the category of things in Mariners logos, the solution was BASEBALL, COMPASS ROSE, S, TRIDENT. These four words share a connection as they are components of the symbol or emblem of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team.
Moving on to the golf course category, the solution was CART PATH, CLUBHOUSE, PRO SHOP, RANGE. These words are all commonly found at a golf course, providing a simple connection for players to identify.
The category of 49ers Hall of Famers saw the solution being LOTT, MONTANA, RICE, YOUNG. These four individuals are all enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as members of the San Francisco 49ers.
Lastly, in the category of Ivy League team nicknames, the solution was BIG GREEN, BIG RED, CRIMSON, LIONS. These nicknames represent the teams of Dartmouth, Cornell, Harvard, and Yale respectively, all members of the Ivy League.
Each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Players get up to four mistakes until the game ends. The game shares similarities with Wordle in that players can share their results on social media.
It's worth noting that the current version of Connections, the New York Times' daily word game published in collaboration with The Athletic, is edited by The New York Times. However, the search results do not specify a named individual as the editor of Connections, only that it is associated with The New York Times and The Athletic.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board, making the game progressively easier. Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier.
The Connections Sports Edition offers a fun and engaging way to test your sports knowledge and vocabulary skills. So, whether you're a sports enthusiast or a word game aficionado, give it a try!
