Connections: Sports Edition Hint Today: Answer for Oct. 12, #749

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle was a tough one. Let’s hope you know athlete nicknames. Read on for hints and the answers.

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group hint: America’s capital.

Green group hint: First president’s first name.

Blue group hint: Football monikers.

Purple group hint: Bounce a ball.

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Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: DC sports teams.

Green group: Georges.

Blue group: Nicknames of NFL cornerbacks.

Purple group: ____ dribble.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is DC sports teams.

The four answers are Capitals, Commanders, Spirit and Wizards.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is Georges.

The four answers are Foreman, Gervin, Kittle and Springer.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Nicknames of NFL cornerbacks.

The four answers are Kool-Aid, PS2, Sauce and Spoon.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ____ dribble.

The four answers are crossover, double, seal and speed.

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