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NYT Connections: Sports Edition

nytimes.com

Group sports terms that share a common thread.

Sports topic Free access
Play on nytimes.com
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Here’s what we found when we checked

Last checked 13 Aug 2026 · re-checked every Monday
Still live
Yes
Responded on the last sweep.
Truly daily
Not checked yet
Signup
None detected
We found no login blocking play. This check catches redirects and blocking dialogs; a plain login landing page can slip past it.
Ad load
A few
Present but nothing blocks play.
On a phone
Works well
No horizontal scroll, tappable targets.
Real time
Not checked yet
Every answer above is measured — not copied from the game’s own description. How we measure →

Against the other grouping puzzles we have measured

Every number here comes from opening the games ourselves. We have not finished them, so there is no strategy guide.

Overview

What NYT Connections: Sports Edition is

Group sports terms that share a common thread.

Its core mechanic is grouping and access is listed as free. A fuller editorial description will only appear after we can ground it in the game’s own material.

Getting started

How to start NYT Connections: Sports Edition

Use the play link near the top of this page to open nytimes.com in a new tab. The destination belongs to the game maker; Puzzlerzone records the outbound visit but does not place an extra account or payment step between you and the game.

Before you open it

What to know at a glance

  • Topic: Sports.
  • Core mechanic: Grouping.
  • Access: Free.
Quick answers

Common questions

What kind of puzzle is NYT Connections: Sports Edition?

NYT Connections: Sports Edition is indexed under Sports and built primarily around grouping.

Is NYT Connections: Sports Edition free?

Its access model is currently listed as free. Check the destination page for regional prices, subscriptions or optional purchases.

How do I open NYT Connections: Sports Edition?

Use the play link on this page to open nytimes.com.