NYT Connections Sports Edition Answers for Oct. 21, 2025

Written by Anish | Published: October 21, 2025, | Updated Daily

🧩 Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 21, #393

Looking for the latest NYT Connections: Sports Edition answers for October 21, 2025? We’ve got you covered with today’s full hints, group breakdowns, and final solutions — so you can keep your streak alive!

This special version of the Connections puzzle is part of The Athletic, a sports publication owned by The New York Times. While it doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, you can play it directly through The Athletic app or its official website for free.

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🟨 Yellow Group Hint: Footballer

Theme: AFC North player
Answers: Bengal, Brown, Raven, Steeler

These all represent teams from the AFC North division in the NFL — a fun nod to classic rivalries.

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🟩 Green Group Hint: National pastime info

Theme: Baseball stats (abbreviated)
Answers: BB, ERA, SO, WHIP

If you love baseball, this one’s straightforward — short for common player statistics like Earned Run Average and Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched.

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🟦 Blue Group Hint: Not small

Theme: “Big” athlete nicknames
Answers: Aristotle, Dumper, Mac, Papi

Each of these is part of a famous sports nickname with “Big,” like Big Aristotle (Shaquille O’Neal) and Big Papi (David Ortiz).

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🟪 Purple Group Hint: Same last name

Theme: ____ Ward
Answers: Cam, Charlie, Denzel, Hines

These are all athletes or celebrities who share the last name Ward — a clever and slightly tricky set for the day’s toughest group.

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✅ Summary

That’s it for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition #393 for October 21, 2025. From AFC players to baseball stats and “Big” nicknames, it’s a well-balanced puzzle for sports fans everywhere!

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FAQ Section

Q1: What is NYT Connections: Sports Edition?
A: It’s a daily puzzle from The Athletic (a New York Times property) where players group sports-related words based on shared themes.

Q2: When is the NYT Connections: Sports Edition updated?
A: It’s updated every day, typically in the afternoon (PT), with new hints and groups.

Q3: Is the Sports Edition included in the NYT Games app?
A: No. It’s available in The Athletic app and website.