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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a genuine brain-teaser. Keep in mind that many athletes' surnames double as everyday words, so when you're stuck on a grouping, consider whether a given term might actually be a player's last name. If you're grinding through today's puzzle but still want to crack it yourself, scroll down for targeted hints and the full answer reveal.

Connections: Sports Edition is produced by The Athletic, the subscription-driven sports journalism platform owned by The New York Times. The puzzle doesn't surface in the NYT Games app, but it's fully accessible through The Athletic's dedicated app — or you can play it at no cost directly in your browser.

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Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups

Below are four targeted hints for each grouping in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ordered from the most approachable yellow category to the notoriously cryptic purple tier.

Yellow group hint: A football division.

Green group hint: Elite pass-catchers.

Blue group hint: College basketball standouts.

Purple group hint: Where's the glass slipper?

Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: NFC East teams.

Green group: Hall of Fame wide receivers.

Blue group: Stars in this year's men's NCAA tournament.

Purple group: Notable NCAA tournament Cinderellas.

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What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today's Connections

The category centers on NFC East franchises. The four answers are Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles and Giants.

The green words in today's Connections

The theme spotlights Hall of Fame wide receivers. The four answers are Bruce, Monk, Moss and Rice.

The blue words in today's Connections

This group highlights breakout performers in this year's men's NCAA tournament. The four answers are Acuff, Boozer, Dybantsa and Peat.

The purple words in today's Connections

The theme pays homage to iconic NCAA tournament Cinderella runs. The four answers are Patriots, Peacocks, Ramblers and Rams.