Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 31, No. 403.
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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: Take me out to the…
Green group hint: College sports.
Blue group hint: The Sultan of Swat.
Purple group hint: Not devil, but…
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Places in the ballpark.
Green group: Big East teams.
Blue group: Associated with Babe Ruth.
Purple group: Angel ____.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 31, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is places in the ballpark. The four answers are bullpen, dugout, mound and plate.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is Big East teams. The four answers are Bluejays, Hoyas, Musketeers and Red Storm.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with Babe Ruth. The four answers are 3, curse, Red Sox and Yankees.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is angel ____. The four answers are City, McCoughtry, Reese and Stadium.
