Struggling with today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle? You’re in the right place! Puzzle #497 focuses heavily on aquatic sports knowledge, making it a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with water-based athletics.
Today’s Answer:
The four categories for Connections Sports Edition #497 are:
- Texas College Teams: AGGIES, COUGARS, HORNED FROGS, LONGHORNS
- St. Louis Teams: BILLIKENS, BLUES, CARDINALS, ST. LOUIS CITY
- Can Be Followed By “Bowl”: PRO, SENIOR, SHRINE, SUPER
- ____Five: FAB, FIERCE, HIGH, STARTING
Quick Category Hints
Need a nudge without spoiling the full answer? Here’s what to look for:
- Yellow category: Think Texas education and college mascots
- Green category: All teams based in Missouri’s second-largest city
- Blue category: Words that complete famous bowl game names
- Purple category: Common phrases ending with “Five”