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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is both entertaining and challenging. If you’re having a tough time with today’s puzzle but still wish to solve it, keep reading for hints and answers.
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Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ordered from the simplest yellow group to the more challenging (and occasionally quirky) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Gridiron roles.
Green group hint: City of Angels.
Blue group hint: Fore!
Purple group hint: You might put your hands in these to stay warm.
Answers for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Groups
Yellow group: Football defensive positions.
Green group: Los Angeles sporting venues.
Blue group: Awards for winning golf tournaments.
Purple group: Things with pockets.
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What are Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Nov. 25, 2025.
The Yellow Words in Today’s Connections
The theme revolves around football defensive positions. The four answers are cornerback, defensive end, free safety, and nose tackle.
The Green Words in Today’s Connections
The theme is Los Angeles sporting venues. The four answers are Dodger Stadium, Intuit Dome, L.A. Coliseum, and Rose Bowl.
The Blue Words in Today’s Connections
The theme highlights awards for winning golf tournaments. The four answers are claret jug, green jacket, Ryder Cup, and Wanamaker Trophy.
The Purple Words in Today’s Connections
The theme is items with pockets. The four answers are backfield, baseball glove, bowling lane, and pool table.
