Hints and Answers for Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle No. 607
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 23, 2026, puzzle No. 607

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 607 features a difficulty rating of 2.5 out of 5. Players can find hints and answers for the categories, including 'Defeat soundly' and 'Missouri athlete.' The game encourages players to group words into four categories based on commonalities.
- 01The puzzle's difficulty is rated at 2.5 out of 5.
- 02Hints provided include 'Defeat soundly' with answers like CRUSH and SHELLAC.
- 03The category for Missouri athletes includes BLUE and CARDINAL.
- 04Big Ten football coaches listed are CIGNETTI and FICKELL.
- 05Mark Cooper, the creator of the puzzles, is a managing editor for college sports at The Athletic.
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In today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 607, players are challenged to find connections among 16 words categorized into four groups. The puzzle has a moderate difficulty rating of 2.5 out of 5. Hints for the puzzle include 'Defeat soundly,' with answers such as CRUSH, PASTE, ROUT, and SHELLAC. For the category of Missouri athletes, players can consider terms like BLUE, CARDINAL, CHIEF, and ROYAL. The Big Ten football coaches featured are CIGNETTI, DAY, FICKELL, and RHULE. Additionally, the puzzle creator, Mark Cooper, serves as a managing editor for college sports at The Athletic. Players are encouraged to solve the puzzle before checking the answers, which will be available at midnight in their respective time zones.
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