Here are hints and the answers for today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 17, 2026.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle has a real mix of topics, and might be a tough one. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Yellow group: Words heard during a coin toss.
Purple group: Raiders in the Hall of Fame.
The theme is words heard during a coin toss.
The four answers are defer, heads, receive and tails.
The four answers are dogged, driven, intent and tenacious.
The four answers are bounce, chest, outlet and pocket.
The theme is Raiders in the Hall of Fame.
The four answers are Branch, Casper, Guy and Shell.
