Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for March 8 #166
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Connection: Sports Edition There is an interesting pop culture TV reference today. If you are a fan of an animation show – D’OH! – Think of one of their classic sports series from a few years ago. Continue reading the tips and answers.
Connection: Sports version no longer uses beta, debuting Super Bowl SundayFebruary 9. This shows that the game has gained enough loyal players, the sport is a subscription-based sports news website owned by The Times and will continue to publish it. It does not show up in the NYT Games app, but now it appears in Athletic’s own app. Or, you can continue to play it online for free.
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Today’s contact tips: Sports Edition Group
Here are four tips for grouping in today’s connections: Sports Edition puzzles, rankings from the simplest yellow group to the tough (sometimes strange) purple group.
Yellow group tips: Think of Rose, January 1.
Green group tips: The Lakers are another one.
Blue group tips: The heroine of the hoop.
Purple Group Tips: Classic 1992 sitcom plot.
Today’s contact answer: Sports Edition Group
Yellow Group: College football bowl game.
Green Group: NBA team, minus S.
Blue Group: WNBA All-Star
Purple Group: Major League Baseball (MLB) players in “Homer Homer.”
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What is the connection today: Sports version answer?
Completed NYT Connections Sports Edition Edition puzzle on March 8, 2025, #166.
Yellow words in today’s connection
The theme is the college football bowl game. The four answers are alamo, citrus, orange and sugar.
Green Words in Today’s Connection
The theme is NBA team, minus S. The four answers are Maverick, Pacer, Rocket and Sun.
Blue Words in Today’s Connection
The theme is the WNBA All-Star. The four answers are Bonner, Boston, Loyd and Plum.
Purple Words in Today’s Connection
The theme is MLB players in “Hitter”. These four answers are Boggs, Clemens, Sax and Strawberry.
