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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. If you're struggling with the puzzle 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: Part of the team attire.
Green group hint: Hockey playoff contenders.
Blue group hint: It's lights out and away we go!
Purple group hint: Word relating to fishing.
Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Found on a uniform.
Green group: Teams to reach the NHL conference finals.
Blue group: 2026 F1 Grand Prix locations.
Purple group: ____ cast.
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What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for May 28, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today's Connections
The theme is found on a uniform. The four answers are number, sponsor patch, surname and team name.
The green words in today's Connections
The theme is teams to reach the NHL conference finals. The four answers are Carolina, Colorado, Montreal and Vegas.
The blue words in today's Connections
The theme is 2026 F1 Grand Prix locations. The four answers are Austin, Madrid, Mexico City and Monza.
The purple words in today's Connections
The theme is ____ cast. The four answers are broad, pod, sports and stat.
Toughest Connections: Sports Edition categories
The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle can be tough, but it really depends on which sports you know the most about. My husband aces anything having to do with Formula 1, my best friend is a hockey buff, and I can answer any question about Minnesota teams.
That said, it's hard to pick the toughest Connections categories, but here are some I found exceptionally mind-blowing.
#1: Serie A Clubs. Answers: Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma.
#2: WNBA MVPs. Answers: Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles and Stewart.
#3: Premier League team nicknames. Answers: Bees, Cherries, Foxes and Hammers.
#4: Homophones of NBA player names. Answers: Barns, Connect, Heart and Hero.