NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 19, 2025
According to a report from CNET, the latest edition of the New York Times’ Connections: Sports Edition puzzle was released on April 19, 2025. As reported by CNET, the puzzle is now out of beta and has made its debut on The Athletic, a subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times.
The CNET article states that the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle can be accessed through The Athletic’s app or played for free online. In the article, CNET provides hints and answers for the April 19, 2025 edition of the puzzle.
Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
CNET reports that the puzzle consists of four groups, ranging from the easiest yellow group to the challenging purple group. The article provides the following hints for each group:
- Yellow group hint: "Rocky’s stock in trade"
- Green group hint: "Get those three points"
- Blue group hint: "Boston hoops stars"
- Purple group hint: "There used to be a ballpark, as Sinatra sang"
Answers for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
As per the CNET article, the answers for each group are:
- Yellow group: Punch
- Green group: Players involved in a field goal try
- Blue group: Celtics in the Hall of Fame
- Purple group: First words of former MLB ballparks
Detailed Answers for Each Group
The CNET article provides detailed answers for each group, which are as follows:
- The yellow words in today’s Connections: The theme is punch. The four answers are hit, jab, sock and strike.
- The green words in today’s Connections: The theme is players involved in a field goal try. The four answers are holder, kicker, linemen and long snapper.
- The blue words in today’s Connections: The theme is Celtics in the Hall of Fame. The four answers are Bird, Cousy, Pierce and Russell.
- The purple words in today’s Connections: The theme is first words of former MLB ballparks. The four answers are Candlestick, Ebbets, Polo and Shea.
As reported by CNET, the completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 19, 2025, #208, can be viewed in the image provided in the article.
The article from CNET can be accessed online, providing readers with a comprehensive guide to solving the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle. CNET’s coverage of the puzzle includes hints, answers, and explanations for each group, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of the game.
