Looking for a hint for today's NYT Connections? Read on for hints and the answer to today's Connections game on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.

This new version is sports-specific, however, as a partnership between The New York Times and The Athletic. As the NYT site instructs, for Connections Sports Edition, you "group sports terms that share a common thread." Related: The 26 Funniest NYT Connections Game Memes You'll Appreciate if You Do This Daily Word Puzzle

Connections is released at midnight in your time zone. In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Connections Companions live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong companion, check the number of your puzzle and go to this page to find the corresponding companion.