Here are hints and the answers for today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 13, 2026.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle has some challenging topics. As a Seahawks fan, I was happy to see my team represented, and even happier to see the category. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Yellow group hint: Lombardi Trophy winners.
Purple group hint: Hoops teams, but play with the word.
Yellow group: Last four teams to win a Super Bowl.
Purple group: NBA teams, with the first letter changed.
The theme is last four teams to win a Super Bowl.
The four answers are Chiefs, Eagles, Rams and Seahawks.
The four answers are Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays and South Florida.
The four answers are Forte, Holliday, Painter and Ryan.
The theme is NBA teams, with the first letter changed.
The four answers are bakers (Lakers), racers (Pacers), slippers (Clippers) and wings (Kings).
