Looking for help with today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle? You’re in the right place! Today’s theme revolves around childhood games and sports terminology. The answer categories include disappointment words, sports with “-ing,” NHL legends, and “Star” completions.
Quick Answer for January 25, 2026
Yellow (Disappointment): BUST, DUD, FAILURE, FLOP
Green (Sports, With “-Ing”): BOWL, BOX, CURL, SURF
Blue (Hall of Fame NHL Defensemen): BOURQUE, COFFEY, LEETCH, ORR
Purple (___Star(s)): ALL, CHICAGO, DALLAS, SUPER
Hints to Solve Today’s Puzzle
Yellow Category: Think about words that describe something that didn’t meet expectations.
Green Category: Add “-ing” to these words and you get popular sports activities.
Blue Category: These are legendary hockey defensemen who made it to the Hall of Fame.
Purple Category: These words come before “Star” or “Stars” to form well-known teams or events.
Tips for Playing Connections Sports Edition
- Start with the category you’re most confident about
- Yellow is typically the easiest category
- Rearrange the words to spot patterns more easily
- You get four mistakes before the game ends
- Remember, only one correct grouping exists for each set
Good luck with tomorrow’s puzzle! Come back for more hints and solutions.