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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a mixture of complex and simple categories. Or maybe I just don't know my tennis. If you are struggling but still want to solve this problem, read on for tips and answers.
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Tips for Today's Groups Connections: Sports Edition
Here are four grouping clues in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, from the simplest yellow grouping to the challenging (and sometimes bizarre) purple grouping.
Yellow group hint: Join your hands to…
Green group hint: Shoot the puck!
Blue group hint: Below.
Purple group hint: Not from the front.
Answers to Today's Connections Groups: Sports Edition
Yellow group: Expression of approval.
Green group: Hockey equipment.
Blue group: Winner of the Australian Open in women's singles.
Purple group: ____ back.
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What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?
Completed puzzle NYT Connections: Sports Edition October 16, 2025
Yellow words in today's connections
The theme is an expression of approval. Four responses: applause, clapping, hand and standing ovation.
Green words in today's connections
The theme is hockey equipment. Four answers: gloves, helmet, skates and stick.
Blue words in today's connections
Topic: Australian Open Women's Singles Winner. Four answers: Graf, Keys, Osaka and Pierce.
Purple words in today's connections
The ____ topic is back. The four answers are brush, step, tail and touch.
