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NYT Connections: Sports Edition for Nov. 25, 2025 (#428)
Written by Anish – TechBoltX | Updated: November 25, 2025
Overview – NYT Connections: Sports Edition (#428)
The Sports Edition of NYT Connections, published by The Athletic, continues to deliver sharp categories and challenging word groupings. Unlike the regular edition, this version appears in The Athletic app and the free browser version, not the NYT Games app.
If today’s puzzle gave you a tough time sorting positions, venues, trophies and more—here are all hints and confirmed answers.
Today’s Hints (Color Groups)
???? Yellow Group Hint: Gridiron roles
Think defense. All four words represent football defensive positions.
???? Green Group Hint: City of Angels
Locations tied to major Los Angeles sports arenas.
???? Blue Group Hint: Fore!
This group focuses on golf tournament awards—prestigious trophies given to champions.
???? Purple Group Hint: You might put your hands in these
Objects that contain pockets, including sports equipment or playing surfaces.
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers
???? Yellow Group — Football Defensive Positions
- Cornerback
- Defensive end
- Free safety
- Nose tackle
???? Green Group — Los Angeles Sporting Venues
- Dodger Stadium
- Intuit Dome
- L.A. Coliseum
- Rose Bowl
???? Blue Group — Awards for Winning Golf Tournaments
- Claret jug
- Green jacket
- Ryder Cup
- Wanamaker Trophy
???? Purple Group — Things With Pockets
- Backfield (football position area)
- Baseball glove
- Bowling lane
- Pool table
FAQ – NYT Connections: Sports Edition (Nov. 25, 2025)
1. Where can I play NYT Connections: Sports Edition?
It’s available in The Athletic app and on the free Athletic website, not in the NYT Games app.
2. What was today’s hardest group?
The purple “things with pockets” group was the trickiest for most players.
3. What was today’s easiest group?
The yellow football defensive positions were the simplest to identify.
4. Does the Sports Edition reset daily?
Yes, it refreshes every day at midnight ET.
5. Is the Sports Edition different from regular NYT Connections?
Yes. It focuses solely on sports-related categories, trophies, locations and terminology.
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