NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and Answers for April 12, 2026

NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and Answers for April 12, 2026

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Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #566.
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A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you like to use your arms. There — your first hint.

This is a version of the popular New York Times word game that tests sports fans’ knowledge.

Like the original Connections, the game involves finding “common threads between words.” Connections resets after midnight, presenting trickier sets each day — hence, some hints and tips to help.

If you want today’s puzzle solution, jump to the end. Otherwise, read on for clues, tips, and strategies.

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