Struggling with today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition? Don't worry, you're not alone! This puzzle, especially the green group, can be a real head-scratcher. Luckily, we've got the hints and answers you need for the December 15th, #448 edition. Let's dive in!
First, a quick introduction to the source. This helpful guide comes from CNET's editor, Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a pop-culture expert and journalist since 1989. She's the co-author of books about Gen X nostalgia, and if Marathon candy bars ever made a comeback, she'd be first in line! Her expertise spans breaking news, entertainment, and even technology history.
Ready for the clues?
Here's a breakdown of the hints, starting with the easiest and working our way to the trickiest:
- Yellow Group Hint: Think college sports.
- Green Group Hint: You'll get it!
- Blue Group Hint: Focus on a basketball star's career.
- Purple Group Hint: What you find at the beach.
And now, the answers!
- Yellow Group: This one's all about the Big 12 teams: Cowboys, Mountaineers, Red Raiders, and Wildcats.
- Green Group: Get ready for some baseball lingo: basket, circus, shoestring, and snow cone – all describing catches.
- Blue Group: This group highlights the teams Skylar Diggins has played for: Fighting Irish, Mercury, Storm, and Wings.
- Purple Group: Complete the phrases with these beach-themed words: bagging, lot, trap, and wedge (as in sand wedge).
A little extra info: The Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, which is owned by The New York Times. You can find it in The Athletic's app or play it for free online.
But here's where it gets controversial... Some might argue that the purple group is a bit of a stretch! What do you think? Are these connections intuitive, or did you find them tricky? Share your thoughts in the comments below – we'd love to hear from you!
