Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 29, 2026, puzzle No. 613

May 29, 2026 - 05:04

Welcome to the Sports Edition Coach, your spot to gather clues and discuss the day's puzzle. Today's challenge, puzzle number 613, drops on May 29, 2026, and it brings a fresh set of athletic terms to untangle. If you are stuck on the grid, here are some hints to get you moving without giving away the full playbook.

First, look for terms that might group around a specific sport's equipment or a type of play. One category might involve actions you see on the court during a fast break. Another could be a set of words tied to a single position or role in a team. There is also a tricky group that sounds like it belongs to one sport but actually refers to a different one entirely. The final category is a mix of slang and official terms for a specific type of score.

If you need the direct answers, here they are. The yellow category is "Basketball Moves" and includes words like crossover, spin, step-back, and euro. The green category is "Baseball Positions" and lists catcher, pitcher, shortstop, and outfielder. The blue category is "Tennis Shots" and features lob, drop, volley, and smash. The purple category is "Soccer Goals" and contains header, own, penalty, and golden.

Check your grid and see how you did. Share your scores and any close calls in the discussion below.