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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 16

Mashable - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:22

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 14's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

Yellow: Getting some air
Green: Michael Jordan played for one of these
Blue: Sideline pets
Purple: Nothing gets past them

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

Yellow - Jump
Green - Chicago Sports Teams
Blue - Live College Football Mascots
Purple - Nicknames of MLB catchers

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #21 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

Jump: BOUND, HOP, LEAP, SPRING
Chicago Sports Teams: BEARS, BULLS, CUBS, SKY
Live College Football Mascots: BEVO, REVEILLE, SMOKEY, UGA
Nicknames of MLB catches: PUDGE, SALVY, YADI, YOGI

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for October 16

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 16, 2024

Mashable - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:10

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, October 16, 2024:

AcrosswHaT cHaNgEs OfTeN iN tHiS cLuE

The answer is Case.

Natural boundary between France and Italy

The answer is Alps.

Total displayed on a running app

The answer is Miles.

Embattled mayor Adams

The answer is Eric.

Knowledgeable person hidden backward in "knowledge"

The answer is Wonk.

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The answer is Cairo.

Aggressive poker bet

The answer is AllIn.

Tiny dot

The answer is Speck.

Suffix with steward or host

The answer is Ess.

Kitten's cry

The answer is Mew.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 16

Mashable - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 04:03

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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These words are from a particular poem.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words from Poe's most famous poem.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is TheRaven.

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