Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 20, #727
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
The New York Times has released another Connections puzzle, specifically the Sports Edition edition. For those unfamiliar, this puzzle often features categories that span a wide range of sports. Today's puzzle is a bit more challenging, with one purple category standing out.
The green group seems to be a hint for those who are struggling. It suggests a team that "used to be here," but does not specify what sport. Moving onto the purple group, the clue here is to look for sports terms using the NATO phonetic alphabet. The four answers are Midshipmen, Orioles, Ravens, and Terrapins.
These answers are tied to a specific theme: sports terms in the NATO phonetic alphabet. The game continues with four more answers: Atlanta, Hartford, Phoenix, and Quebec City. Lastly, we have a list of four more answers: Boston, Lemon, Tate, and Tyson. The overarching theme ties these terms to the NATO phonetic alphabet, making it a unique challenge for sports fans.
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