If you’re stuck with the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle from July 6, 2025

If you’re stuck with the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle from July 6, 2025, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s sports-themed Connections puzzle required identifying words from four different categories related to the world of sports. We’re here to explain all the clues and solutions in simple language so that you can perform better next time.

What is NYT Connections – Sports Edition?

“Connections” is a word-based game published by The New York Times, where players are given 16 words and have to divide them into four groups of four words each that have a common connection.

“Sports Edition” focuses specifically on sports words and teams. It’s now out of beta and can be played for free on the Athletic app or the web.

Today’s puzzle’s four clues (July 6, 2025 – 286)

As is tradition, the four categories are sorted by color from easy to hard:

Color Hint Category Level

Yellow “The bluest sky you’ve ever seen…” Easy

Green “And now it’s raining.” Normal

Blue “Empire State hoops.” Hard

Purple “QB’s CV.” Hardest

Correct Answers for Today’s NYT Connection: Sports Edition (July 6)

Yellow Group – Seattle Sports Teams

All of these names refer to major professional sports teams from the city of Seattle.

Kraken – NHL (National Hockey League) team

Mariners – MLB (baseball) team

Reign – NWSL (women’s soccer) team

Seahawks – NFL (football) team

The “blue sky” in the sign refers to Seattle’s beautiful weather and the team’s blue color.

Green group – What is seen during baseball rain delays

These words are associated with the time when baseball matches are stopped due to rain:

Ground Crew – Ground staff who take care of the field

Lightning – Lightning that comes with rain

Poncho – Raincoat worn in the rain

Tarp – Sheet used to cover the field

The sign “And now it’s raining” clearly points to words related to rain.

Blue group – New York Liberty (WNBA) players

All of these players are members of the New York Liberty team of the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association):

Cloud

Ionescu

Jones

Stewart

The “Empire State Hoops” clue is a perfect combination of New York and basketball.

Purple group – Quarterback Baker Mayfield’s teams

All of these names are related to the career of quarterback Baker Mayfield:

Browns – He started his NFL career with this team

Buccaneers – He later played for Tampa Bay

Oklahoma – His college, where he earned a lot of fame

Texas Tech – He first started college football here

The “QB’s CV” clue indicates that this group details the career of a quarterback who played for multiple teams.

Tips for solving connections for the Sports Edition

1. Look for alternate meanings for words – “Jones” isn’t just a name, it could be part of a team.

2. Knowledge of player biographies can be useful, like knowing the teams associated with “Mayfield.”

3. Use city-based thinking – like if the word “Seattle” comes up, think about what teams might be from Seattle.

Where to play NYT Connection: Sports Edition?

The Athletic app (owned by the NYT)

Free online at TheAthletic.com

Not included in the NYT Games app, but increasingly popular in the sports community.

The July 6 NYT Connection: Sports Edition tested a variety of aspects of the sports world through a variety of categories – whether it was popular Seattle teams, baseball rainouts, WNBA star players, or the journey of an NFL quarterback.

If you didn’t solve today’s puzzle, no worries – there’s another chance tomorrow! Refresh your game knowledge and prepare to win the next round.

Need help with other NYT games?

Wordle Answers – July 6 (#1478)

Mini Crossword Answers – July 6

Strands Answers – July 6 (#490). 

The July 6, 2025, NYT Connections: Sports Edition was a fun and challenging twist for sports lovers and puzzle solvers alike. By recognizing key terms across different categories like athletes, equipment, terminology, and game strategies, players had to rely on both their sports knowledge and pattern recognition skills. Whether you completed the puzzle with ease or got stumped along the way, every round offers a new opportunity to sharpen your thinking. Keep practicing, stay curious, and remember—every connection counts.

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