NYT Connections Sports Edition: Tips and Answers for February 8

is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that tests the knowledge of sports fans. The game, like the original Connections, focuses on finding common threads between words. Just like Wordle, Connections resets daily, with each set of words getting progressively trickier. Need some hints and tips to help you out? Keep reading.

What is Connections Sports Edition?

The latest daily word game from NYT has been launched in partnership with The Athletic, the sports coverage arm of the New York Times. Players can enjoy Connections on web browsers or mobile devices, grouping four words that share a common link. Each puzzle includes 16 words split into four categories, such as book titles or country names. Only one correct answer exists, and players have up to four mistakes before the game ends.

Here’s a hint for today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a clue about today’s categories? Here you go:
– Yellow: More than one player
– Green: Things used in baseball
– Blue: Run the ball in football
– Purple: Share a first name

Here are today’s Connections Sports Edition categories

Need some extra help? Today’s categories are:
– Yellow: Group of players
– Green: Baseball equipment
– Blue: NFL running backs
– Purple: Jason ________

The solution to today’s Connections Sports Edition #138 is:
– Group of players – CLUB, SIDE, SQUAD, TEAM
– Baseball equipment – BAT, CLEATS, GLOVE, HELMET
– NFL running backs – BARKLEY, COOK, HENRY, SWIFT
– Jason ______ – DAY, GIAMBI, KELCE, WITTEN

Didn’t crack it this time? Stay tuned for new Connections puzzles tomorrow. And if you’re into more word games, check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.