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Floridians, today’s Connections: Sports Edition might be easy for you. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Sunshine State.
Green group hint: Might be in your closet.
Blue group hint: All in the family.
Purple group hint: It’s not easy being this color.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: Miami teams.
Green group: Logos of athletic brands.
Blue group: Curry family members.
Purple group: ____ green.
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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 12, 2026.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is Miami teams. The four answers are Dolphins, Heat, Hurricanes and Marlins.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is logos of athletic brands. The four answers are jumpman, puma, swoosh and three stripes.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is Curry family members. The four answers are Ayesha, Dell, Seth and Steph.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ green. The four answers are A.C., Draymond, mean and putting.
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