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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." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Groups within a baseball team

• Green: Teams in Beantown

• Blue: Played together in Washington state

• Purple: Teams that "Big Shamrock" played for in the NBA

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Parts of a baseball roster

• Green: Boston sports teams

• Blue: Seattle sports starts, past and present

• Purple: Teams Shaq played for

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #133 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Parts of a baseball roster - BENCH, BULLPEN, LINEUP, ROTATION

• Boston sports teams - BOSTON COLLEGE, BRUINS, CELTICS, REVOLUTION

• Seattle sports stars, past and present - bIRD, GRIFFEY, METCALF, PAYTON

• Teams Shaq played for - HEAT, LAKERS, MAGIC, SUNS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 3 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 3 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Order up!

These words are ways to prepare a specific food.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are ways you might order your breakfast protein.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is MakingEggs.

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• Bake

• Boil

• Scramble

• Pickle

• Coddle

• Poach

• Baste

• Making Eggs

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, February 3, 2025:

AcrossUnit of toilet paper

• The answer is Roll.

Cookie advertised with the slogan "Twist, Lick, Dunk"

• The answer is Oreo.

Word after bird or binge

• The answer is Watch.

Amused text shorthand

• The answer is LMAO.

What always goes to waist?

• The answer is Belt.

DownOne of five in a Mini crossword

• The answer is Row.

Dental care brand

• The answer is OralB.

"Please, it would be my pleasure"

• The answer is LeMe.

___ news (11 p.m. broadcast)

• The answer is Local.

Like jalapeños and Death Valley

• The answer is Hot.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

Lady Gaga used her Best Pop Duo acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammys to lend her voice to the trans community.

"Trans people are not invisible," says Lady Gaga in the clip above, standing on stage alongisde her fellow "Die With a Smile" winner Bruno Mars. "Trans people deserve love, the queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thank you."

Lady Gaga's comments come in the wake of President Donald Trump passing an executive order stating that the U.S. government now only recognises two sexes —the wording of which may have inadvertently made everyone in the country female.

FINALLY.

After years of totally transparent snubs, Beyoncé has taken home the Grammy for Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter. If that ain't country, tell me, what is?

At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Beyoncé's speech was short and meaningful, not only thanking the Los Angeles fire department, who presented the award, for their efforts, but also thanking every songwriter, collaborator and producer who worked on Cowboy Carter.

"I just feel very full and very honoured," said Beyoncé. "It's been many, many years."

Beyoncé also paid to Black country music pioneer Linda Martell, whose presence is deeply felt throughout Cowboy Carter, even appearing on track "Spaghetti."

"I want to dedicate this to Ms. Martell," she said, "and I hope we just keep pushing forward, opening doors."

Beyoncé is the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history, with 32 wins and 99 nominations. Despite that, she's never won Album of the Year — though she's been nominated four times (I Am … Sasha Fierce in 2008, Beyoncé in 2013, Lemonade in 2016, and Renaissance in 2023). Even Adele said the quiet part out loud. With her fifth nomination for the award for Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé finally took the stage to accept Album of the Year on Sunday.

Now, go and turn up Cowboy Carter and stare in a loaded fashion at the Grammys.

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SAVE $755: As of Feb. 3, Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is available for $1,044.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual $1,799.99 price. That’s a massive $755 discount, but it’s only available for 24 hours as a Deal of the Day.

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If you're sick of vacuuming like me, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is here to take the task off your hands. Today, Best Buy has slashed $755 off the price, dropping it to $1,044.99 — but only until midnight. This premium robot vacuum and mop combo comes with a self-cleaning, self-emptying docking station, an AI-powered navigation system, and an insane 10,000Pa suction power to make sure your floors stay spotless with zero effort from you.

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SAVE $80: As of Feb. 3, Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $169.99 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249. That’s a 32% discount and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for Apple’s best wireless earbuds.

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If you've been waiting for the perfect time to upgrade to Apple's best wireless earbuds, AirPods Pro 2 just dropped to $169.99 at Amazon, which is $80 off the regular $249 price tag. These earbuds offer industry-leading noise cancellation, superb sound quality, and seamless integration with all Apple devices.

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Comfort is also a priority. Apple includes four sizes of silicone ear tips to ensure the best fit, improving both comfort and passive noise isolation. Plus, they're IP54-rated, meaning they can handle sweat, dust, and light rain, making them perfect for workouts or travel.

Battery life is another win. You get up to six hours of listening time on a single charge (with Active Noise Cancellation enabled) and up to 30 hours with the USB-C charging case. Speaking of the case, it now has a built-in speaker for Find My alerts, so you'll never lose it in couch cushions again.

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At $169.99, this is one of the best prices we've seen on the AirPods Pro 2, and it might not last long on Amazon. Stock tends to sell out fast when discounts hit this level, so if you want top-tier noise cancellation and premium audio at a discount, grab them now before the price goes back up.

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If you’ve been searching for a solid deal on wireless earbuds, Apple AirPods 4 just hit $99.99 at Amazon, marking a fresh price drop that makes them one of the best-value wireless earbuds for iPhone users. With a 22% discount off the usual $129 price tag, this deal is as good as it gets for Apple’s latest AirPods. The updated H2 chip improved Personalized Spatial Audio and USB-C charging case make them a worthy upgrade, even if you already own an older pair.

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Setup is as effortless as ever; open the case near your iPhone, and they’re ready to go. They also work seamlessly across iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, letting you switch between devices without hassle. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, these earbuds make sense.

For casual listeners, commuters, or anyone who wants wireless earbuds that work flawlessly, the AirPods 4 at $99.99 are an absolute steal. This deal won’t last forever, though. If history is anything to go by, stock could start disappearing fast. If you’re thinking about upgrading, now’s the time to grab a pair before the price jumps back up.

As the teaser puts it, "this bitch is back."

On Sunday, Universal Pictures dropped the teaser for Gerard Johnstone's M3GAN 2.0, a follow-up to the massively popular original about the dancing AI doll going on a murderous rampage. This time, per the description, M3GAN's creator Gemma (Allison Williams) is forced to resurrect M3GAN after there's a new AI threat in town.

The teaser itself doesn't give too much away, but it does brings back the doll's viral dance, this time to the lyrics of Chappell Roan's iconic "Femininomenon".

M3GAN 2.0 is in theatres from June 27.

Chappell Roan won her first ever Grammy Award on Sunday night, beating out formidable artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii to take the title of Best New Artist. She also took the opportunity to call for record labels to provide artists with health insurance and a livable wage.

Taking the stage in a conical hennin hat befitting her flamboyant style (though she quickly lost it), Roan began her acceptance speech in the standard manner, thanking her supporters, collaborators, and family. The "Good Luck, Babe!" singer had no intention of squandering her platform though, seizing the opportunity to direct attention toward working conditions in the music industry.

SEE ALSO: The complete list of winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards main ceremony

"I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and I got to stand up here in front of the most powerful people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists would offer a liveable wage and healthcare, especially to developing artists," Roan said to cheers and applause, with fellow nominee Benson Boone even getting to his feet. A few others such as Taylor Swift were already on their feet in response to Roan's win, but remained standing during her statements.

Reading from pre-prepared remarks, Roan recounted being signed to a label as a minor, then being dropped and having to search for employment while having "zero job experience."

"Like most people, I had a difficult time finding a job in the [COVID-19] pandemic, and could not afford health insurance," said Roan. "It was so devastating to feel so committed to my art, and feel so betrayed by the system, and so dehumanised to not have health [insurance]. And if my label would have prioritised artists' health, I could have been provided care by a company I was giving everything to."

"So record labels need to treat their artists as valuable employees with a livable wage and health insurance and protection," Roan continued. "Labels, we got you, but do you got us?"

Roan's comments were widely applauded both in the room and on social media, where many praised the singer for raising the issue.

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Chappell just won Best New Artist and is reading for filth her former label & the entire music industry for exploiting developing musicians, not providing a sustainable living and healthcare, and all the artists are standing up with her. My wife says she just Luiigi Mangion’d the record industry.

— Aaron Stewart-Ahn (@badideas.bsky.social) February 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Chappell Roan dedicating her accepting speech to the fight for fair treatment, healthcare, and accountability from big labels to protect the next generation of new artists is why I’m so happy for her. She’s not only talented, but a great person.

— Aly CHIEFS THREEPEAT ❤️ 💛 (@catastrophicblues.swifties.social) February 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Chappell taking her moment to call out the industry's and her own label's mistreatment of artists and crew & asking them to consider livable wages and healthcare - that's how you use it.

— Abbey Simmons (@abbeysimmons.bsky.social) February 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Though Roan was nominated for six Grammy Awards, she only ended up taking home the trophy for Best New Artist. Yet as always, she was sure to make the most of her time on stage.

You can see the full list of winners at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards here.

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