Yahoo Lifestyle NYT Connections Sports Edition Today: Hints and Answers for February 28
Get excited—there's another New York Times game to add to your daily routine! Those of us word game addicts who already play Wordle, Connections, Strands and the Mini Crossword now have Connections Sports Edition to add to the mix.
So, if you're looking for some hints and answers for today's Connections Sports Edition on Friday, February 28, 2025, you've come to the right place.
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What Is Connections Sports Edition?
Connections Sports Edition is just like the regular Connections word puzzle, in that it's a game that resets at 12 a.m. EST each day and has 16 different words listed. It's up to you to figure out each group of four words that belong to a certain category, with four categories in total.
This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic.
As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread."
Hints for Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories on February 28, 2025
Here are some hints about the four categories to help you figure out the word groupings.
Yellow: This category is related to a game you might play at casinos.
Green: Related to an international hockey tournament.
Blue: These words are typically associated with an NBA star (hint: he's considered one of the greatest centers of all time).
Purple: Teams/mascots associated with a particular animal.
Here Are Today's Connections Sports Edition Categories
OK, time for a second hint...we'll give you the actual categories now. Spoilers below!
Yellow: High Cards in Poker
Green: 4 Nations Face-Off
Blue: Associated With Nikola Jokic
Purple: Eagles
If you're looking for the answers, no worries—we've got them below. So, don't scroll any further if you don't want to see the solutions!
The answers to today's Connections Sports Edition #158 are coming up next.
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What Are the Answers to Connections Sports Edition Today?
HIGH CARDS IN POKER: ACE, JACK, KING, QUEEN
4 NATIONS FACE-OFF: CANADA, FINLAND, SWEDEN, USA
ASSOCIATED WITH NIKOLA JOKIC: JOKER, MVP, NUGGETS, SERBIA
EAGLES: BOSTON COLLEGE, IAN, MARQUETTE, PHILADELPHIA
Don't worry if you didn't get them this time—we've all been there.
