Looking for the most recent NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle answers? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition might not be as popular as the regular Connections puzzle, but it’s a fun game that challenges sports fans since the categories are all over the map. You’re as likely to find an Olympics category as you are to find one on the NFL, the WNBA or Premier League soccer.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a bit tricky. The purple category is a fun one today if you know a certain alphabet. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group hint: The Old Line State.

Green group hint: There used to be a team here.

Blue group hint: New to the pros.

Purple group hint: Alpha Bravo Charlie.

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Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Maryland teams.

Green group: Former NHL cities.

Blue group: NFL rookie WRs.

Purple group: Sports terms in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is Maryland teams.

The four answers are Midshipmen, Orioles, Ravens and Terrapins.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is former NHL cities.

The four answers are Atlanta, Hartford, Phoenix and Quebec City.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is NFL rookie WRs.

The four answers are Boston, Lemon, Tate and Tyson.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is sports terms in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

The four answers are golf, uniform, victor and bravo.

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