Why isn’t NYT Connections: Sports Edition in the NYT Games app?

The puzzle is published by The Athletic, which is owned by The New York Times but operates separately from the NYT Games app.

When does Connections: Sports Edition reset?

It resets at 12 a.m. Eastern Time every day.

Do you need sports knowledge to solve Sports Edition?

Some puzzles require sports knowledge, especially about teams, players, and leagues, while others use more general categories.

Does Sports Edition always contain four categories?

Yes, every puzzle contains four groups of four words each.

NYT Connections: Sports Edition for Nov. 15, 2025 (#418)

By Anish | TechBoltX — Updated: November 15, 2025

???? Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Overview (#418)

Today’s Sports Edition puzzle mixes apparel, basketball scoring, SEC football references, and the “Super ___” theme, making it a quirky but entertaining grid. While the blue and purple groups are the trickiest due to name recognition and multiple meaning overlaps, the overall puzzle still delivers a satisfying mix of sports knowledge and lateral thinking.

If any of today’s words left you stuck, below are the official hints followed by the full solution sets.

???? Group Hints (From Easy → Difficult)

???? Yellow Hint — Keeps your head warm.

???? Green Hint — Nothing but net!

???? Blue Hint — College signal-callers.

???? Purple Hint — It’s a bird! It’s a plane!

These clues help guide you to the four categories without fully giving away the solutions.

✅ Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers (Nov. 15, 2025)

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 15, 2025.

???? Yellow Category — Headgear

balaclava
cap
hat
visor

???? Green Category — A Score in Basketball

basket
bucket
field goal
make

???? Blue Category — First Names of SEC QBs

Arch
Diego
Trinidad
Ty

???? Purple Category — Super ____

flex
Sonics
speedway
star

A unique mix today — especially the blue group, which leans into SEC quarterback trivia, something casual fans might not easily catch. The purple category is fun and broad, making it one of the trickiest sets to assemble cleanly.

❓ Sports Edition FAQs

1. Why isn’t the Sports Edition in the NYT Games app?

It’s published by The Athletic, a NYT-owned sports platform, not inside the main Games app.

2. What time does Connections: Sports Edition reset?

It resets at 12 a.m. ET, the same time as other NYT puzzles.

3. Do you need sports knowledge to solve it?

Some days yes — especially with teams, athletes, or conferences — but many categories are general.

4. Is the puzzle always four categories?

Yes. Every Sports Edition puzzle contains four sets of four words.

???? About the Author

Anish is the Founder, Editor & Lead Writer at TechBoltX, specializing in technology, digital marketing, gaming, and daily NYT puzzle guides. He provides clear, accurate puzzle solutions for Wordle, Strands, Connections, Mini Crossword, and more.
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