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

Like the original ConnectionsThe game is about finding the “red threads between words”. And exactly like that Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words becomes increasingly tricky – so we've put together some hints and tips to help you get over the hurdle.

If you just want to know today's puzzle, you can skip to the end of this October 28 article Connections Solution. However, if you prefer to solve the problem yourself, read on for some hints, tips, and strategies that can help you.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYTThe latest daily word game was launched in collaboration with The athletethe New York Times property, which provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and requires players to group four words that have something in common.

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Each puzzle consists of 16 words and each word group is divided into four categories. These sentences can consist of book titles, software, country names, etc. Even if several words seem to go together, there is only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a sentence correct, those words are removed from the board. If you guess wrong, it counts as a mistake – players make up to four mistakes by the end of the game.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make it easier to spot connections. Additionally, each group is color coded, with yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue and purple. How Wordle, You can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Would you like a hint about the categories without the categories being told to you? Then try these out:

Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need some extra help? Today's compounds fall into the following categories:

• Yellow – Words for venues

• Green – Slang for exclusion

• Blue – San Antonio Spurs Legends

• Purple – George ____

Are you looking for Wordle today? Here is 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.

Drum roll please!

The solution to today's problem Connections Sports Edition #42 is…

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today?

• Words for venues: ARENA, FIELD, PARK, STADIUM

• Slang for exclusion: BAGEL, BLANK, DONUT, GOOSE EGG

• San Antonio Spurs Legends: DUNCAN, GINOBILI, PARKER, ROBINSON

• George ____: GERVIN, KITTLE, SPRINGER, CITY

Don't be sad if you didn't guess this time. There will be something new Connections So that you can put your brain to the test tomorrow, we are here again to provide you with further helpful tips.

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