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 green category should be easy for residents of the US capital city. 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: Renown.

Green group hint: Going to school in the nation’s capital.

Blue group hint: Soccer stars.

Purple group hint: Same last name.

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Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Distinction.

Green group: DC schools.

Blue group: USMNT all-time leading goal scorers.

Purple group: ____ Wagner.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is distinction.

The four answers are accolade, award, honor and prize.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is DC schools.

The four answers are American, George Washington, Georgetown and Howard.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is USMNT all-time leading goal scorers.

The four answers are Altidore, Dempsey, Donovan and Wynalda.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ____ Wagner.

The four answers are Ashley, Billy, Franz and Honus.

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