Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #682 - CNET

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 682 for Thursday, Aug. 6.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle was a tough one. Did you know what a “tifo” is? If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Yellow group: Stats for a pitcher, abbreviated.

Green group: Show of support in the crowd.

The theme is stats for a pitcher, abbreviated.

The four answers are ER, ERA, W and WHIP.

The theme is show of support in the crowd.

The four answers are banner, flag, sign and tifo.

The theme is NFL teams, minus the “ers.”

The four answers are command, pack, raid and steel.

The four answers are bracket, lap, prize and swimming.