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Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is an all-logo grid, so if you tend to notice team graphics, this one is for you. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: West Coast baseball.
Green group hint: Emerald City sports.
Blue group hint: One hoops star.
Purple group hint: Not silver, but…
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: AL West teams.
Green group: Seattle teams.
Blue group: Teams Kevin Durant has played for.
Purple group: “Golden” teams.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 28, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is AL West teams. The four answers are Angels, Astros, Athletics and Rangers.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is Seattle teams. The four answers are Kraken, Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is teams Kevin Durant has played for. The four answers are Rockets, Texas, Thunder and Warriors.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is “Golden” teams. The four answers are Golden Bears, Golden Gophers, Golden Hurricane and Golden Knights.
