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I didn't do so well today Links: Sports Edition. First of all, I don't know exactly which colleges certain athletes attended. If you need help, read on for hints and answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle.
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Tips 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 difficult (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: You can beat them.
Green Group Tip: Cheerleaders have this.
Blue Group Hint: O'Connell is another.
Purple group hint: They were volunteers.
Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Easy opponent
Green group: Spirit
Blue Group: NFL head coaches
Purple Group: Alumni of Tennessee
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What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for January 12, 2025.
Yellow words in today's relationships
The subject is an easy opponent. The four answers are a breeze, a cake, a popper, and a can of tomatoes.
The green words in today's relationships
The theme is spirit. The four answers are courage, bravery, vigor and zeal.
Blue words in today's relationships
The topic is NFL head coaches. The four answers are Bowles, Campbell, Quinn and Ryans.
Purple words in today's relationships
The subject is Tennessee Alumni. The four answers are Helton, Manning, Parker, and Whitten.