Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 4, No. 437.
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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. Movie buffs, you might do well. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Fire it in there.
Green group hint: Signal callers.
Blue group hint: Ohio teams.
Purple group hint: Enjoy the show.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Members of a pitching staff.
Green group: Descriptors often applied to QBs.
Blue group: Members of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Purple group: Last words in football movies.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 4, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is members of a pitching staff. The four answers are ace, closer, long reliever and setup man.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is descriptors often applied to QBs. The four answers are dual-threat, game manager, mobile and pocket passer.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is members of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The four answers are Garland, Hunter, Mitchell and Mobley.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is last words in football movies. The four answers are Giants, Lights, Replacements and Sunday.
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