New York Times Communications Today: Sports Edition Tips, Answers for June 5 #620


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today Communications: Mathematical Edition It reminds me that I’m always amazed at how game makers manage to find hidden words in other words — in this case, within athletes’ nicknames. (Yes, it’s the purple one, of course.) If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, keep reading for hints and answers.

Communications: The Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription sports journalism site owned by The Times. This doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does appear in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

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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: Friendly names for baseball teams.

Green group tip: Health advice for a sprained ankle or pulled muscle.

Blue group tip: Teams from Yellowhammer State.

Purple group hint: Nation names are hidden.

Answers to Today’s Communications: Collections Mathematical Edition

Yellow group: MLB teams, unofficially.

Green group: The “rice” method.

Blue group: Alabama college team titles.

Purple group: It starts with a country.

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What is Today’s Communications: Sports Edition Answers?

Completed NYT Connections: Mathematical Edition puzzle on June 5, 2026

NYT Connections Puzzle: Complete Mathematical Edition dated June 5, 2026.

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Yellow words in today’s communications

The topic is MLB teams, unofficially. The four answers are Buccos, Cards, Cubbies, and Yankees.

Green words in today’s communications

The topic is the “rice” method. The four answers are rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Blue words in today’s communications

The topic is Alabama college team titles. The four answers are the Blazers, Crimson Tide, Tigers, and Trojans.

Purple words in today’s communications

The topic begins with a country. The four answers are Chile, Coparsi, Indiana, and Malinin.



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