Connections: Sports Edition hints for May 15, 2025, puzzle No. 234
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Game No. 234's difficulty: 2.5 out of 5
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Yellow: GLOVE
Green: TEES
Blue: SAINTS
Purple: GOEDERT
The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone. Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
(Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic)
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