Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle features some diverse topics. The yellow category was a punch in the gut for this Mariners fan. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group hint: Someday we’ll win.
Green group hint: Fore!
Blue group hint: Pass the barbecue.
Purple group hint: Hoops teams, but mixed up.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Teams to never win a World Series.
Green group: Jobs at a golf course.
Blue group: Kansas City teams.
Purple group: Anagrams of WNBA teams.
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 15, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is teams to never win a World Series.
The four answers are Brewers, Mariners, Padres and Rockies.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is jobs at a golf course.
The four answers are caddie, greenskeeper, starter and superintendent.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is Kansas City teams.
The four answers are Chiefs, Current, Royals and Sporting KC.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is anagrams of WNBA teams.
The four answers are case (Aces), madre (Dream), rife (Fire) and swing (Wings).
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