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.

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.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Mini Crossword stays seasonal today with a Hanukkah reference -- really,