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

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 hint: Fire it in there.

Green group hint: Go, team!

Blue group hint: Remove the ending.

Purple group hint: Splish-splash!

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Stats for a pitcher, abbreviated.

Green group: Show of support in the crowd.

Blue group: NFL teams, minus the “ers.”

Purple group: ____ pool.

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is stats for a pitcher, abbreviated.

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

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is show of support in the crowd.

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

The blue words in today’s...

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