The NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for December 12, 2025, brings a quirky mix of themes that may challenge even seasoned players. If you’re stuck but still want to complete the grid, here are today’s hints and the full set of answers.
Published by The Athletic, the sports-oriented version of the popular Connections puzzle is available through The Athletic app and can also be played for free online. Unlike the regular NYT Games lineup, this edition doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app.
Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition (Dec. 12, #445)
Ranked from easiest (Yellow) to trickiest (Purple):
- Yellow Hint: A night out
- Green Hint: What’s the score?
- Blue Hint: Hit lightly
- Purple Hint: Woof!
Answers for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition
Yellow Group — Bar Games
Darts, Pool, Pop-a-Shot, Shuffleboard
Green Group — Ways to Catch Up on the Game
Box Score, Highlights, Replay, Story
Blue Group — Softly Hit Baseball Terms
Blooper, Dribbler, Duck Snort, Texas Leaguer
Purple Group — Dog Show Groups
Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Working
These fun and sometimes unusual categories make today’s puzzle a playful challenge for sports fans and word lovers alike.
