Players of Connections: Sports Edition encountered a medium-difficulty challenge on Sunday. Puzzle #783 demanded a precise grasp of athletic vernacular, ranging from the technical requirements of the diamond to the storied history of the Seattle Seahawks.
Curated by managing editor for college sports Mark Cooper, the board carried a 3 out of 5 difficulty rating, according to The Athletic. Participants were tasked with organizing 16 words into four distinct, color-coded themes.
The yellow category zeroed in on baseball, specifically the gear worn behind the plate. As reported by CNET, the four items identified were chest protector, mask, mitt, and shin guards.
The green group shifted focus to the Seattle Seahawks. This set included the terms 12s, Beast Quake, Legion of Boom, and Lumen Field. CNET said that familiarity with the Super Bowl champion football team proved helpful for solving this section of the board.
The blue category highlighted cinematic sports history. The correct answers were Miracle, Mystery, Alaska, Slap Shot, and The Mighty Ducks. While the game usually requires four words per category, CNET listed five titles associated with this theme.
The purple category offered a linguistic puzzle, requiring players to identify words ending in a unit of measurement. The four answers were bounce, which ends in “ounce”; Brandon Ingram, ending in “gram”; Dawg Pound, ending in “pound”; and Edmonton, ending in “ton.”
The objective is to group 16 items into four categories of four without exceeding four mistakes.
“Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories,” The Athletic advised.
According to PC Guide, difficulty is subjective and depends on a player’s specific knowledge base, such as familiarity with baseball player names or specific sports terminology. If a player is down to their last guess, it is often recommended to consult hints before submitting a final selection, as noted by PC Guide. The game allows for only four mistakes before it is considered game over.
For those seeking further challenges, try out Connections: Soccer Edition and Strands: Sports Edition, both new in beta.
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