Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 230, for May 11.
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I recognized a distinctive three-word title in today’s Connections: Sports Edition, and was off to the races, so to speak. You might find that same phrase, which will help you solve the blue group. Read on for hints and the answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.
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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: Just part of your competition.
Green group hint: Go, team!
Blue group hint: Streaming movies.
Purple group hint: Smash it!
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Portion of a race.
Green group: Cheer.
Blue group: Netflix sports documentaries.
Purple group: ____ hitter.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 11, 2025.
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The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is portion of a race. The four answers are lap, leg, segment and stage.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is cheer. The four answers are applaud, clap, root and salute.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is Netflix sports documentaries. The four answers are Cheer, Drive to Survive, Quarterback and Drive to Survive.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ hitter. The four answers are cleanup, designated, power and slap.
