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Sports Wordplay: Unlocking the Sports Edition Puzzle

USAMon Apr 14 2025
The Sports Edition puzzle is a fun way to test your sports knowledge. It's not just about knowing the rules of the game. It's about knowing the lingo, the people, and even the gear. The puzzle made its official debut on a big sports day, Super Bowl Sunday. This shows it has gained a loyal following. It's now a regular feature on The Athletic's app, not the NYT Games app. But you can still play it for free online. The puzzle has four categories, each with its own level of difficulty. The easiest is the yellow group. The hint for today's yellow group is "Get on the ice. " Think about what you need to play a game on ice. The answers are gloves, helmet, skates, and stick. These are all pieces of hockey equipment. It's a straightforward category, focusing on the gear used in the sport. The green group is a bit trickier. The hint is "Not the majors. " This suggests the answers are related to a level of baseball below the major leagues. The answers are Aces, Chihuahuas, Express, and Isotopes. These are all names of Triple-A baseball teams. It's a good test of your minor league baseball knowledge. The blue group is about TV personalities. The hint is "TV talkers. " The answers are anchors from "SportsCenter. " This category tests your knowledge of sports broadcasting. It's a good reminder that sports are not just about the games. They're also about the people who bring the games to us. The purple group is the toughest. The hint is "Throw it in there. " The answers are fever, payoff, quick, and wild. These are all types of pitches in baseball. It's a challenging category, requiring a good understanding of baseball terminology. It's a good reminder that sports have their own language. Learning this language can make watching and playing sports more enjoyable. The Sports Edition puzzle is a fun way to learn more about sports. It's not just about knowing the rules of the game. It's about knowing the lingo, the people, and even the gear. It's a good test of your sports knowledge. But it's also a good way to learn more about sports. So, if you're a sports fan, give it a try. You might learn something new.

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    Why do triple-A baseball teams have such creative names like Chihuahuas and Isotopes?
    What would a 'SportsCenter' anchor say if they had to describe a wild pitch in three words?
    Why is the NYT Connections: Sports Edition considered a significant addition to the NYT Games app?

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