Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

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With a fresh puzzle every day, Connections invites players to build pattern-recognition skills and test their knowledge across disciplines. The May 24 edition demonstrates that the game strikes a balance between education and entertainment.