Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 31, #676

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a real challenge, but also fun. That purple category might get you, but try saying the clues aloud. 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: NFL outcome

Green group hint: Get it!

Blue group hint: Same last name.

Purple group hint: Sounds like a player.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: How a football drive ends.

Green group: Reach (for a ball)

Blue group: Robinsons.

Purple group: Homophones of NFL WRs

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 31, 2026.

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is how a football drive ends.

The four answers are field goal, punt, touchdown and turnover.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is reach (for a ball).

The four answers are dive, extend, lay out and lunge.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Robinsons.

The four answers are Brooks, Jackie, Mitchell and Truck.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is homophones of NFL WRs.

The four answers are Judy (Jeudy), lam (Lamb), more (Moore) and neighbors (Nabers).

Toughest Connections: Sports Edition categories

The Connections: Sports Edition puzzle can be tough, but it really depends on which sports you know the most about. My husband aces anything having to do with Formula 1, my best friend is a hockey buff, and I can answer any question about Minnesota teams.

That said, it’s hard to pick the toughest Connections categories, but here are some I found exceptionally mind-blowing.

#1: Serie A Clubs. Answers: Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma.

#2: WNBA MVPs. Answers: Catchings, Delle Donne, Fowles and Stewart.

#3: Premier League team nicknames. Answers: Bees, Cherries, Foxes and Hammers.

#4: Homophones of NBA player names. Answers: Barns, Connect, Heart and Hero.

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