This game is a version of the popular New York Times word game for sports fans.

The game is about finding common threads between words. It gets trickier each day, so we have hints to help.

You can find today's puzzle answer at the end or keep reading for clues and tips.

The NYT's daily word game is with The Athletic. It can be played on the web or mobile devices.

Each puzzle has 16 words in four categories. Only one answer is correct.

If you get all four words right, they are removed from the board. You can make up to four mistakes.

You can shuffle the board to make it easier. Each group has a color: yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Want a hint about the categories? Try these:

Yellow: Throw this thing

Green: First pick in a game

Blue: Cards for trading

Purple: Types of score lists

Need more help? Today's categories are:

Yellow: Things people throw

Green: Last four top NFL picks

Blue: Types of trading cards

Purple: Words that follow 'score'

Looking for Wordle? Here is today's answer.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to solve it.

Wait for it!

Today's Connections answer is...

Things people throw: BASEBALL, DART, FRISBEE, HAMMER

Last four top NFL picks: MENDOZA, WARD, WILLIAMS, YOUNG

Types of trading cards: AUTOGRAPH, PARALLEL, PATCH, ROOKIE

Words that follow 'score': BOARD, BUG, LINE, SHEET

Don't be sad if you didn't get it. There will be new puzzles tomorrow.

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