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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 17, #693 - Broadlink Data Services, LLC.

August 16, 2026

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle has a real mix of topics, and might be a tough one. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group hint: Flip it!

Green group hint: Git ‘er done.

Blue group hint: Gimme the ball!

Purple group hint: The Silver and Black.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Words heard during a coin toss.

Green group: Determined.

Blue group: ____ pass, in basketball.

Purple group: Raiders in the Hall of Fame.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug.17, 2026.
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug.17, 2026.NYT/Screenshot by CNET

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is words heard during a coin toss.

The four answers are defer, heads, receive and tails.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is determined.

The four answers are dogged, driven, intent and tenacious.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is ____ pass, in basketball.

The four answers are bounce, chest, outlet and pocket.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is Raiders in the Hall of Fame.

The four answers are Branch, Casper, Guy and Shell.

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