This game tests sports fans' knowledge, like the New York Times word game.

The game finds common threads between words. It resets at midnight and gets harder, so we provide hints.

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

The NYT and The Athletic launched this daily word game. It can be played on browsers and mobile devices.

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

If you get a set right, those words are removed. Wrong answers count as mistakes.

You can rearrange the board to spot connections. Each group has a color code.

Want a hint about categories? Try these:

Yellow: Game start time

Green: Youth baseball

Blue: Award winners

Purple: Last part

Need help? Today's categories are:

Yellow: Game beginnings

Green: Little League

Blue: Award winners

Purple: Before the end

Looking for Wordle? Here's today's answer.

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

Wait for it!

Today's Connections answer is...

Game beginnings: FACEOFF, FIRST PITCH, JUMP BALL, KICKOFF

Little League: LEAGUE, LITTLE, SERIES, WORLD

Award winners: BLUE, COLE, COLON, VIOLA

Before the end: QUARTER, SEMI, STANLEY CUP, WORLD CUP

Don't worry if you didn't guess it. New Connections come tomorrow.

Playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers.

Want more puzzles? Check our games hub.

Not today's date? See yesterday's Connections answer.

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