Here are hints and the answers for today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 12, 2026.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a toughie. Hope you’ve been paying attention to baseball trades! If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Green group hint: Like Cher or Elvis, but for sports.
Purple group: Pitchers dealt ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline.
The four answers are act, dive, embellish and flop.
The four answers are Ichiro, LeBron, Serena and Tiger.
The four answers are basket, contested, fair and shoestring.
The theme is pitchers dealt ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline.
The four answers are Early, Ray, Skubal and Weaver.
