On February 20, 2026, players of the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle faced Game No. 515. With a moderate difficulty rating of 2.5 out of 5, this game offers a challenge for even seasoned puzzle enthusiasts. Below are hints and answers for each of the four categories presented in this edition.
Hints for Connections: Sports Edition – February 20, 2026
- Yellow: SUSPENSION
- Green: PLACE
- Blue: PONDER
- Purple: WALKING
Answers for Connections: Sports Edition – February 20, 2026
- Yellow Category – Breaks in Action: INTERMISSION, PAUSE, SUSPENSION, TIMEOUT
- Green Category – Bets in Horse Racing: EXACTA, PLACE, SHOW, WIN
- Blue Category – Quarterbacks Drafted by Vikings: BRIDGEWATER, CULPEPPER, MCCARTHY, PONDER
- Purple Category – Race Types: BIB, CAR, COURSE, WALKING
About Connections: Sports Edition
Connections: Sports Edition is a novel daily puzzle created for sports enthusiasts. Players must identify connections among 16 words on the game board, grouping them into four sets of four based on shared traits. Achieving this quickly without exceeding four mistakes is key to mastering the puzzle.
Puzzle Design
Each puzzle features color-coded categories, which range in complexity:
- Yellow: Simple
- Green: Medium
- Blue: Challenging
- Purple: Tricky
Puzzle Creator
Mark Cooper, the managing editor for college sports at El-Balad, develops these puzzles. He has a background in breaking news editing at El-Balad. Players can access new puzzles daily, with the next puzzle available at midnight based on the player’s time zone.
Don’t forget to share your scores in the comments after attempting this engaging puzzle!
