New York Times Communications Today: Sports Edition Tips, Answers for January 3, #102

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Kind of medium difficulty for me Communications: Mathematical Edition today. But there are no logos or images, so if you’re one of the players who hates those things, you might be good for a day. Read on for hints and answers to today’s Connections Puzzles: Mathematical Edition.

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Tips for today’s connections: Sports Edition kits

Here are four pool hints in today’s Connections: Math Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the difficult (and sometimes weird) purple group.

Yellow Group Hint: Pay attention!

Green Group Tip: Start your engines.

Blue Group Tip: Golden State’s greats.

Purple Group Tip: Like Buscemi or Carell.

Answers to Today’s Communications: Collections Mathematical Edition

Yellow set: Hit the batter with the pitch.

Green Collection: Flags in Nascar.

Blue Group: Members of the Warrior Race.

Purple group: Steve ____.

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What is Today’s Communications: Sports Edition Answers?

Yellow words in today’s communications

The topic was hit hard. The four answers are bean, dig, hit, and dip.

Green words in today’s communications

The topic is flags in Nascar. The four answers are checkered, red, white and yellow.

Blue words in today’s communications

The subject is members of a warrior race. The four answers are Carey, Green, Kerr and Thompson.

Purple words in today’s communications

The subject is Steve ____. The four answers are Carlton, McNair, Prefontaine and Weatherman.