Daily Sports Puzzle Challenge: Crack the Code of December 27

A new game has joined the ranks of daily word puzzles. If you enjoy Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, get ready to add Connections Sports Edition to your routine. This game is a twist on the classic Connections, focusing solely on sports terms. The game resets every day at 12 a. m. EST. Your task is to group 16 sports-related words into four categories, each containing four words. This version is a collaboration between The New York Times and The Athletic, offering a fresh take on the original game. For those tackling the December 27, 2025 edition, here are some hints to guide you. The yellow category is about something you save. The green category is an Olympic sport. The blue category is related to Toronto pitchers. The purple category involves the alphabet and something hidden.Ready for a bigger hint? The actual categories are revealed below. The yellow category is "Memento, " the green category is "Types of Wrestling, " the blue category is "Blue Jays to Win Cy Young Award, " and the purple category is "Ends in a Homophone for a Letter of the Alphabet. " If you're looking for the answers, they are provided below. The answers for the yellow category "Memento" are "Collectible, " "Keepsake, " "Memorabilia, " and "Souvenir. " For the green category "Types of Wrestling, " the answers are "Arm, " "Freestyle, " "Greco-Roman, " and "Sumo. " The blue category "Blue Jays to Win Cy Young Award" includes "Clemens, " "Halladay, " "Hentgen, " and "Ray. " Lastly, the purple category "Ends in a Homophone for a Letter of the Alphabet" features "Batter’s Eye, " "Blue Jay, " "Golf Tee, " and "Pool Cue. " Don't be discouraged if you didn't get all the answers this time. Everyone has moments when they struggle with these puzzles.