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Today’s Connection: Sports Edition Contains the name of Sir Purr, which is probably my favorite clue. If you are struggling but still want to fix it, keep reading the tips and answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is published by Athletic, a subscription-based sports news website owned by The Times. It does not show up in the NYT Games app, but in the Sports’ own app. Or, you can play it online for free.
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Today’s contact tips: Sports Edition Group
Here are four tips for grouping in today’s connections: Sports Edition puzzles, rankings from the simplest yellow group to the tough (sometimes strange) purple group.
Yellow group tips: Main meeting.
Green group tips: Team symbol.
Blue group tips: They can shoot from a distance.
Purple Group Tips: The same last name.
Today’s contact answer: Sports Edition Group
Yellow group: Top 10 athletes.
Green Group: NFL mascot.
Blue group: NBA professional three-point leader.
Purple group:____ Martinez.
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What is the connection today: Sports version answer?
Complete NYT Connections: The 8th September 2025 sports edition puzzle.
Yellow words in today’s connection
The theme is the top ten athletes. The four answers are the Buckeyes, the Duck, the Spartans and Trapon.
Green Words in Today’s Connection
The theme is an NFL mascot. These four answers are Poe, Rowdy, Sir Purr and Swoop.
Blue Words in Today’s Connection
The theme is the NBA professional three-point leader. The four answers are Allen, Curry, Harden and Lillard.
Purple Words in Today’s Connection
The theme is ____ Martinez. The four answers are Edgar, Pedro, Tino and Victor.
