At a Glance
- NYT releases Dec 25 Sports Edition Connections puzzle.
- Puzzle includes hints for baseball bat materials, George Brett clues, NFL rookie WRs, Olympic themes.
- Answers reveal materials like aluminum, ash, birch, maple; George Brett associations: 5, pine tar, Royals, third base; NFL rookie WRs: Burden, Egbuka, Golden, McMillan; Olympic: Games, rings, torch, village.
- Why it matters: Fans can solve the puzzle and enjoy fresh sports trivia.
The New York Times unveiled a sports-centric puzzle for December 25, offering players clues and answers for a fun, themed challenge.
Puzzle Overview
The game, titled Connections: Sports Edition, is published by The Athletic, a subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It is not available in the NYT Games app but can be played for free online or via The Athletic’s app.
Hints and Group Themes
The puzzle’s hints are grouped into four color categories:
- Yellow: Swing away! – Baseball bat materials.
- Green: What’s that on your bat? – Associated with George Brett.
- Blue: Catch the football. – NFL rookie wide receivers.
- Purple: Lake Placid or Lillehammer. – Olympic ____.
| Color | Theme |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Baseball bat materials |
| Green | Associated with George Brett |
| Blue | NFL rookie WRs |
| Purple | Olympic ____ |
Answers Revealed
The completed groups and their answers are:
- Yellow group: aluminum, ash, birch, maple.
- Green group: 5, pine tar, Royals, third base.
- Blue group: Burden, Egbuka, Golden, McMillan.
- Purple group: Games, rings, torch, village.
Key Takeaways
- The puzzle offers a mix of baseball, baseball legend, NFL rookie, and Olympic themes.
- Answers are provided in the article, allowing quick verification.
- The game can be accessed for free online or through The Athletic’s app.
The NYT puzzle provides a quick, themed challenge for sports fans, and the full set of answers helps participants confirm their solutions.
