Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 12, 2026, puzzle No. 627

June 12, 2026 - 02:07

Welcome to the June 12 edition of the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle. This is puzzle number 627, and it brings a fresh set of sports-related terms to sort through. If you are looking for a little help without getting the full answer, here are some hints to guide you.

First, look for a group of terms tied to a specific piece of equipment used in a popular bat-and-ball sport. Another category might focus on verbs that describe what happens when a player is trying to advance on the field. There is also a set of words that are all nicknames for a certain type of team or player. Finally, keep an eye out for four terms that are all associated with the same major league franchise.

If you need the direct answers, here they are. The yellow category is "Baseball Bat Parts." The green category is "Base Running Actions." The blue category is "Nicknames for the New York Yankees." The purple category is "Things on a Hockey Rink." The specific words for each group are as follows: Barrel, Grip, Handle, and Knob for the yellow group. Dash, Slide, Steal, and Tag for the green group. Bombers, Bronx, Pinstripes, and Yanks for the blue group. Bench, Crease, Faceoff, and Goal for the purple group.

Come back tomorrow for the next set of hints and answers.