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Welcome to another sharp set of codes. NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 19, 2025, delivers a nostalgic mix of punchlines, plays, legends, and lost stadiums. Puzzle #208 walks through memory lanes and locker rooms with a lineup that balances simplicity and surprise.
This edition first appeared on Super Bowl Sunday. Since then, it hasn't missed a day. No longer a test run, the Sports Edition now runs under The Athletic's wing. While it skips the NYT Games app, it’s always within reach—live on The Athletic app or free on the web.
For today’s code breakers, the yellow-to-purple path offers a mixed court of familiar fields and forgotten grounds. Each grouping reveals more than words—it echoes sounds of arenas, cheers, and crackling radio calls.
The yellow category takes the gloves off early. With a theme around the word "punch," the connections land like a combination: hit, jab, sock, and strike. The set delivers impact straight from the ring or maybe the diamond.
The green section aims for three points. With a focus on key roles in a field goal try, it’s a nod to strategy. Lined up today are holder, kicker, linemen, and long snapper. Each plays a vital role in seconds that change games.
The blue zone honors Boston’s brightest. With the spotlight on the Celtics' Hall of Famers, the lineup brings back hardwood magic. Legendary names fill the frame: Bird, Cousy, Pierce, and Russell. That group needs no scoreboard.
And then comes the purple—where memory meets mystery. Sinatra once sang of places where the grass grew greener. Today’s toughest set celebrates former ballparks. Candlestick, Ebbets, Polo, and Shea open the gates to stadiums that once roared.
For some, this purple round might feel like the easiest—especially for those who treasure the names painted across yesteryear’s scorecards. Ballpark lovers might have walked into this set with a smile. For others, it remains a maze. That’s the charm of Connections. Every set tells its own story.
Recent codes have stretched the sports spectrum in wild directions. Think Serie A names, WNBA greats, Premier League pet names, and even sound-alike NBA players. Each grouping delivers a curveball—perfect for fans with sharp recall or just a love for the oddball challenge.
Today's edition doesn’t repeat themes. It expands them. From the physical hit in yellow to the faded echoes of purple’s ballparks, every word holds weight. Each connection asks for attention, not guesswork.
The way this game spreads across leagues, countries, and timelines shows why it's become a daily ritual for many. Whether it’s names on jerseys or nicknames for stadiums, Connections: Sports Edition keeps the field fresh and wide open.
The Athletic’s choice to launch it beyond beta shows trust in a growing player base. Daily drops like these continue to score big. No repeats. No replays. Just a clean new puzzle every morning.
Each day, a new code. Each group, a new memory. And each player, a chance to solve a set that brings back moments once lived through screens, radios, and tickets stubs.
