NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Answers – October 5, 2026
Hints for Today’s Puzzle:
- Yellow Group: It doesn’t matter who wins.
- Green Group: Get out your racket.
- Blue Group: Florida team.
- Purple Group: Don’t walk.
Answer Groups:
1. Yellow Group (Theme: Game with No Stakes):
- Dead rubber
- Exhibition
- Friendly
- Scrimmage
2. Green Group (Theme: Types of Tennis Courts):
- Carpet
- Clay
- Grass
- Hard
3. Blue Group (Theme: Tampa Bay Rays):
- Baker
- Caminero
- Jax
- Walls
4. Purple Group (Theme: ____ Run):
- Earned
- Home
- Insurance
- Stretch
For more puzzles and updates, check out CNET’s connections page.
Author Bio:
Gael Fashingbauer Cooper is a CNET editor and a pop-culture enthusiast. She has authored books on nostalgic trends and has extensive journalism experience.
