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🏆 NYT Connections Sports Answers Today — June 13, 2026
Here are the complete answers for today's NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle, Saturday, June 13, 2026:
- 🟨 Yellow – BALLS: BOCCE, CUE, GOLF, WIFFLE
- 🟩 Green – BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS: NU, OSU, UM, USC
- 🟦 Blue – "BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES: HURT, MAC, PAPI, UNIT
- 🟪 Purple – NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER: ACER, AWK, EA, NICK
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Welcome to today's NYT Connections Sports hints and answers for Saturday, June 13, 2026. If you're stuck on today's Sports Edition puzzle, you're in the right place. We'll start with spoiler-free progressive hints so you can try to crack it yourself, then reveal the full Connections Sports answers for today with a detailed breakdown.
📌 Key Takeaways — Today's Sports Puzzle
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Puzzle Number: #628
- Edition: NYT Connections Sports Edition
- Trickiest Category: Purple — NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER
- Easiest Category: Yellow — BALLS
📖 In This Guide
📋 Today's 16 Words on the Board — June 13, 2026
Here are all 16 words on today's NYT Connections Sports puzzle grid:
💡 Spoiler-Free Hints — Connections Sports June 13, 2026
Not ready for the full answer? Try these progressive hints:
🟨 Yellow Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is the easiest category. Think about what connects the concept of "BALLS" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟩 Green Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is a medium-difficulty category. Think about what connects the concept of "BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟦 Blue Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is a tricky category. Think about what connects the concept of ""BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🟪 Purple Group Hint
Theme Hint: This is the hardest category. Think about what connects the concept of "NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER" — the answer involves words that all relate to this theme.
🔑 One-Word Hints for Each Group
🟨 Yellow
BALLS
🟩 Green
BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS
🟦 Blue
"BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES
🟪 Purple
NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER
🔥 Two-Away Hints — Almost the Full Answer
| Group | Two Revealed Words | Can You Find the Other Two? |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow | BOCCE, CUE | What other words fit "BALLS"? |
| 🟩 Green | NU, OSU | What other words fit "BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS"? |
| 🟦 Blue | HURT, MAC | What other words fit ""BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES"? |
| 🟪 Purple | ACER, AWK | What other words fit "NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER"? |
✅ Full Answers — NYT Connections Sports Today, June 13, 2026
Here are the complete NYT Connections Sports answers for today:
🟨 Yellow — BALLS
🟩 Green — BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS
🟦 Blue — "BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES
🟪 Purple — NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER
📊 Difficulty Analysis & Strategy Tips
| Group | Difficulty | Solve Order |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow — BALLS | ⭐ Easy | Solve FIRST |
| 🟩 Green — BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS | ⭐⭐ Medium | Solve SECOND |
| 🟦 Blue — "BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES | ⭐⭐⭐ Hard | Solve THIRD |
| 🟪 Purple — NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard | Solve LAST or by elimination |
🎮 How to Play NYT Connections Sports Edition
New to Connections Sports? Here's how it works:
1️⃣
Study the 16 Words
Find four groups of four sports-related words.
2️⃣
Select & Submit
Tap four words you think share a sports connection.
3️⃣
4 Mistakes Max
Wrong guesses cost a life. 4 mistakes and you're out.
4️⃣
Win & Share!
Solve all four and share your emoji grid!
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📅 Yesterday's Answers — Puzzle #627
- 🟨 BOARDS: SKATE, SNOW, SURF, WAKE
- 🟩 HALL OF FAME SPURS: DUNCAN, GERVIN, GINOBILI, PARKER
- 🟦 LOCATIONS OF FAMOUS AUTO RACES: DAYTONA, INDIANAPOLIS, LE MANS, MONACO
- 🟪 SOCCER SKILL MOVES: NUTMEG, OLIMPICO, RABONA, STEPOVER
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The answers for today's NYT Connections Sports Edition (June 13, 2026) are: 🟨 Yellow (BALLS): BOCCE, CUE, GOLF, WIFFLE | 🟩 Green (BIG TEN SCHOOL INITIALISMS): NU, OSU, UM, USC | 🟦 Blue ("BIG" BASEBALL NICKNAMES): HURT, MAC, PAPI, UNIT | 🟪 Purple (NBA TEAMS, MINUS THEIR FIRST AND LAST LETTER): ACER, AWK, EA, NICK.
NYT Connections Sports Edition is a free daily sports-themed word puzzle game where you sort 16 sports-related words into 4 groups of 4. It covers NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, Olympics, and more. Play free at ConnectionsSports.com.
You are allowed up to 4 mistakes per puzzle. If you use all 4, the game ends and all remaining categories are revealed.
🟨 Yellow = easiest, 🟩 Green = moderate, 🟦 Blue = tricky, 🟪 Purple = hardest. Start with Yellow to build confidence!
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