What is NYT Connections Sports Edition?
NYT Connections Sports Edition is a daily word game that challenges players to find common sports-related threads between groups of words. The game features 16 words that must be categorized into four distinct groups. It’s a fun way to test your sports knowledge while sharpening your mind. If you’re stuck, we’ve got some hints and the solution for February 22, 2026.
Today’s Puzzle #517 Hints
Here are some helpful clues to guide you through today’s Connections Sports Edition:
- Yellow: Future Olympic Hosts
- Green: U.S Women’s Hockey Players
- Blue: Part of an Olympic Medal Ceremony
- Purple: ___Line
Solution for Today’s Puzzle #517
Ready to find out the answers? Here’s how the words are grouped:
- Future Olympic Hosts:
- BRISBANE
- FRENCH ALPS
- LOS ANGELES
- UTAH
- U.S Women’s Hockey Players:
- CARPENTER
- KELLER
- KNIGHT
- WINN
- Part of an Olympic Medal Ceremony:
- ANTHEM
- MEDAL
- PODIUM
- STUFFED ANIMAL
- ___Line:
- BLUE
- FALL
- FINISH
- HOG
Use these groups to navigate through the puzzle and test your sports knowledge. If you didn’t solve it today, don’t worry – there’s always tomorrow’s challenge to look forward to!