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Music lovers today Connections: Sports Edition there's a fun green category for you. I think you'll recognize some familiar phrases in the grid. If you can't solve today's puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for the hints 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: Not long pants.
Green group hint: Sing.
Blue group hint: The guys from Gridiron, who have the same name.
Purple group hint: Like the law.
Answers to Today's Connections Groups: Sports Edition
Yellow group: Types of shorts.
Green group: Popular songs in the arena/stadium.
Blue group: Football draws.
Purple group: ____ rule.
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What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?
Completed puzzle NYT Connections: Sports Edition November 24, 2025
Yellow words in today's connections
The topic is types of shorts. Four answers: basketball, cycling, compression and the gym.
Green words in today's connections
The theme is popular songs in the arena/stadium. The four responses are: Eye of the Tiger, Leap Around, Sandstorm, and Thunderclap.
Blue words in today's connections
The theme is football Drews. The four answers are Bledsoe, Brees, Lock and Pearson.
Purple words in today's connections
Topic: ____ rule. The four answers are: infield flight, mercy, fit and unwritten.
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