On February 11, 2026, players of the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle faced Game No. 506. With a difficulty rating of 2.5 out of 5, this puzzle challenged participants to connect various terms related to sports.
Game Overview
Connections: Sports Edition invites players to identify relationships among 16 words, grouping them into four categories. The goal is to complete the puzzle quickly and accurately while making no more than three errors.
Puzzle Categories and Hints
- Yellow (Involved in an at-bat): CATCHER, HITTER, PITCHER, UMPIRE
- Green (A Big 12 athlete): CYCLONE, JAYHAWK, SUN DEVIL, UTE
- Blue (Bobs): BEAMON, COSTAS, FELLER, UECKER
- Purple (Soccer slang): HOWLER, SCREAMER, SITTER, WORLDIE
Puzzle Creator
The puzzles for Connections: Sports Edition are crafted by Mark Cooper, the managing editor for college sports at El-Balad. He brings his experience from previously overseeing breaking news at El-Balad.
Gameplay Insights
Each puzzle not only tests players’ knowledge of sports but also their ability to find connections among seemingly unrelated words. The categories vary in difficulty, designated by colors from yellow to purple, providing players with a well-rounded challenge.
Looking Ahead
The next installment of Connections: Sports Edition will be available at midnight in each player’s respective time zone. Participants are encouraged to share their scores and strategies in the comments section after completing the puzzle.
