Solve NYT Connections Sports Edition: Today's Hints & Answers for Wed, Jul 9
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Decoding Connections Sports Edition Answer Difficulty
Once you've made all your guesses, you can share your NYT Connections solution grid with your friends.Each of the four groups has a color associated with it, and they each mean a slightly different thing.

Yellow
Yellow - The 'gimme' category for today's Sports Edition answers. Usually straightforward sports terms or well-known player groups.
Green
Green - A bit more of a challenge for these Sports Edition answers. Requires solid, common sports knowledge.
Blue
Blue - These Sports Edition answers can be tricky! Might involve deeper sports trivia or less obvious connections.
Purple
Purple - The toughest nuts to crack! These Sports Edition answers often feature obscure sports facts, clever wordplay, or very specific knowledge.
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