NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 31, 2025

Connections, a popular word game from The New York Times, is now live with clues for puzzle #813. The game involves finding common threads between words, with each puzzle containing 16 words grouped into four categories. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends. The board can be shuffled for easier spotting, and results can be shared online. Solutions include critiquing harshly, using board game components, and using idioms.