The New York Times has released its Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 31, 2026, with four groups of words to be filled in. The puzzle, published by The Athletic, is available to play for free online or through The Athletic's app. The groups are categorized by color, with the yellow group being the easiest and the purple group being the most challenging. The yellow group consists of ice hockey positions, including center, defenseman, goaltender, and winger. The green group is made up of women's tennis players, familiarly known as Coco, Iga, Serena, and Venus. The blue group consists of Hall of Fame QBs, including Montana, Moon, Starr, and Unitas. The purple group is the most difficult, with the theme of "BASE" jumping, and the answers being antennas, buildings, earth, and spans.
The puzzle is part of The New York Times' collection of games, which also includes the Mini Crossword, Wordle, and Strands puzzles. The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a unique challenge that requires players to think creatively and make connections between different words. The puzzle is available to play daily, with new hints and answers released each day.
The availability of the puzzle online and through The Athletic's app makes it accessible to a wide range of players. The puzzle's themes and answers are varied, making it a fun and challenging activity for sports fans and word game enthusiasts alike.
