Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

The New York Times' Connections game challenges players with digital word puzzles requiring critical thinking and pattern recognition. The December 26 edition proves particularly tricky with themes including verbs and Greek mythology.