All-symbol puzzle got you stumped? Here’s your full breakdown of today’s themes, categories, and solutions.
What Is NYT Connections: Sports Edition?
Connections: Sports Edition is a daily twist on the popular NYT Connections game, available exclusively on The Athletic. Instead of words, this version often uses logos, icons, or symbols, and the connections are all sports-themed.
If today’s all-symbol puzzle has you puzzled, you’re in the right place.
Today’s Puzzle Difficulty
For September 24 (Puzzle #366), the entire grid was symbol-based—which made it extra tricky for players who prefer word-based clues. But once you understand the categories, the matches fall into place.
Hints for Today’s Connections: Sports Edition
Here are category hints to help you group the symbols without spoiling the exact answers:
- 🟨 Yellow hint: Drop the puck!
- đźź© Green hint: Shoot hoops.
- 🟦 Blue hint: December-January college games.
- 🟪 Purple hint: Not a bat.
Think you know it? Scroll down for full answers if you’re ready.
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition Answers (Sept. 24, #366)
🟨 Yellow Group – NHL Teams
- Ducks
- Maple Leafs
- Sharks
- Stars
🟩 Green Group – WNBA Teams
- Liberty
- Storm
- Sun
- Wings
🟦 Blue Group – College Football Bowl Games
- Gator
- Orange
- Peach
- Rose
🟪 Purple Group – “___ Ball” Phrases
- Basket
- Foot
- Hand
- Paint
All these words can pair with “ball” (basketball, football, handball, paintball).
Puzzle Summary
This was one of the more visually complex puzzles, with all items shown as symbols or icons. If you’re more of a text-based thinker, this one might have thrown you off—especially the purple category.
Luckily, each group had a strong unifying sports theme:
- NHL and WNBA teams
- College bowl games
- Common “ball” sports or phrases
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition (#366) featured an all-symbol puzzle. The answers included NHL teams (Ducks, Sharks), WNBA teams (Liberty, Sun), college football bowls (Peach, Rose), and “___ ball” terms (basket, hand). A visual challenge, but very sports-savvy.
