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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.

If today’s New York Times Connections puzzle left you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Puzzle #695 for Wednesday, May 7, threw in more than a few curveballs — including a purple category that had even seasoned players doing a double-take.