Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 23, 2026, puzzle No. 668

July 23, 2026 - 08:46

Welcome back to the coach's clipboard, where we break down today's puzzle without giving away the whole game. Puzzle No. 668 dropped this morning, and it's a solid mix of team names, player lingo, and a few curveballs that might trip up even seasoned fans.

If you are looking for a gentle nudge before the final answer, here is a hint for each of the four groups. One category is all about specific positions on the field, but not the ones you usually think of. Another group ties together words that describe a certain type of high-stakes play. The third category is a collection of nicknames or shorthand terms for major league cities. And the final group is a set of verbs that coaches yell from the sideline during practice drills.

For those ready to check their work, the answers are as follows. The yellow group, which is usually the easiest, is "Gridiron Positions" featuring words like safety, guard, and tackle. The green group, a step up in difficulty, is "Overtime Scenarios" with terms like shootout, extra frame, and sudden death. The blue group, often tricky, is "NBA City Abbreviations" like PHX for Phoenix, DAL for Dallas, and BOS for Boston. Finally, the purple group, the toughest of the bunch, is "Baseball Practice Commands" including bunt, hit, and run.

How did you do? Drop your score and any words that stumped you in the comments below. See you for the next puzzle.