New York Times Communications Today: Sports Edition Tips, Answers for January 12 #476


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today Communications: Mathematical Edition It’s a tough one, but I was lucky enough to answer the purple category first. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and answers.

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Tips for today’s connections: Sports Edition kits

Here are four pool hints in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzles, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the difficult (and sometimes weird) purple group.

Yellow group tip: Olympic Games.

Green group tip: 2009 Super Bowl winners.

Blue group tip: QB specific.

Purple group hint: The city on the bay.

Answers to Today’s Communications: Collections Mathematical Edition

Yellow group: Decathlon events.

Green group: Associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Blue group: Related to CJ Stroud.

Purple group: What “SF” may refer to.

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What is Today’s Communications: Sports Edition Answers?

Completed NYT Connections: Mathematical Edition puzzle on January 12, 2026

NYT Connections Puzzle: Mathematical Edition Completed January 12, 2026.

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Yellow words in today’s communications

The topic is decathlon events. The four answers are 100 meters, discus throw, long jump, and shot put.

Green words in today’s communications

The topic is related to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four answers are Black, Yellow, Immaculate Reception, Rebellious, and Terrible Towels.

Blue words in today’s communications

The topic is related to CJ Stroud. The four answers are the No. 2 pick, Ohio State, Rookie of the Year and Texas.

Purple words in today’s communications

The subject is what “SF” might indicate. The four answers are the 49ers, sacrifice fly, semis and small forward.


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