Struggling with today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle? Today’s game (#505) features a Winter Olympics theme that will test your knowledge of ice sports, biathlon equipment, and classic winter sports movies.
The answer groups for February 10, 2026:
- Figure Skating Disciplines – ICE DANCE, PAIRS, SINGLES, TEAM EVENT
- Winter Olympic Movies – COOL RUNNINGS, I, TONYA, MIRACLE, THE CUTTING EDGE
- Hockey Infractions – BOARDING, HOOKING, ICING, OFFSIDE
- Biathlon Equipment – POLES, RIFLE, SKIS, TARGETS
How to Play Connections Sports Edition
Connections Sports Edition is the NYT’s sports-focused word game created with The Athletic. You’ll see 16 words that need to be grouped into four categories of four words each. The categories are color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest).
Today’s Hints
If you want to solve it yourself, here are some helpful clues:
- Yellow category: Think about competitive ice skating events
- Green category: Remember famous films about Winter Olympics athletes
- Blue category: These will get you penalty time in hockey
- Purple category: What do you need for a biathlon race?
Strategy Tips
Start with the category you know best – if you’re a hockey fan, tackle those infractions first. Figure skating disciplines should be straightforward for Winter Olympics enthusiasts. The trickiest part might be remembering all those classic winter sports movies!
Good luck with tomorrow’s puzzle!