Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

NYT Connections is a highly challenging daily word game from The New York Times, a leading US publication. Here’s a look at the hints and answers for the June 18, 2025, edition.