A Guide to Today's Sports Puzzle
The newest edition of Connections: Sports Edition brings a special focus on international football, perfectly timed with the intense knockout stages of the current tournament. If you are stuck on specific word groupings, the following breakdown is designed to assist you in completing the puzzle.
This puzzle is a project from The Athletic, which operates as a sports-focused division of The New York Times. You can access the game via their official mobile app or by visiting the website in any standard web browser.
Difficulty Levels and Hints
To assist with your problem-solving process, we have categorized the groups based on their complexity, ranging from the most accessible to the most challenging:
- Yellow (Easy): Relates to words describing personal charisma or distinct style.
- Green (Medium): Terms commonly seen in basketball box scores.
- Blue (Hard): Renowned athletes who have played for the French national football squad.
- Purple (Expert): Iconic venues that host professional NBA games.
Solved Categories for June 28
If you would rather see the finished board, here is the full list of categories and the corresponding words:
Defining Charisma
Words that encapsulate confidence and individual style: Flair, Panache, Pizzazz, Swagger.
Basketball Box Score Stats
Common abbreviations used to track player performance: FG, FT, PF, TO.
Members of the French National Football Team
Notable football stars representing France: Barcola, Gusto, Mbappé, Olise.
Famous NBA Arenas
Iconic locations where basketball franchises compete: Barclays, Kia, Moda, TD.