Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 11, #230
3 minute readPublished: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:45 am

NYT Connections: Sports Edition Answers and Hints for May 11, #230
Are you stumped by today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? Don't worry, we've got you covered! This article provides hints and answers for the May 11th edition, helping you conquer the word-association game.
Connections: Sports Edition, now officially out of beta, is a popular puzzle published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The New York Times. You can find it in The Athletic's app or play it for free online.
Today's puzzle features four groups of words, each with a distinct theme. Here's a breakdown of the hints and answers:
**Hints for Today's Groups:**
* **Yellow Group:** Just part of your competition.
* **Green Group:** Go, team!
* **Blue Group:** Streaming movies.
* **Purple Group:** Smash it!
**Answers for Today's Groups:**
* **Yellow Group:** Portion of a race - lap, leg, segment, stage.
* **Green Group:** Cheer - applaud, clap, root, salute.
* **Blue Group:** Netflix sports documentaries - Cheer, Drive to Survive, Quarterback, Untold.
* **Purple Group:** ____ hitter - cleanup, designated, power, slap.
This guide provides a helpful starting point for solving today's Connections puzzle. Good luck, and happy puzzling!
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