If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday's puzzle, you're not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

IF STRENGTH TRAINING came with alter egos, we’d each have one. Maybe you’re the reliable, no-drama type (hi, dumbbells). Or you’re the momentum seeker who is always in motion (lookin’ at you, ...

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With two weeks left in the 2025 NFL regular season, there's still so much to sort through in both the NFC and AFC playoff pictures. But we're starting to get a clearer idea of what might be in store.

The NFL playoff picture is continuing to crystalize as the NFL continues the Week 17 schedule. The NFC West already has three teams that have qualified for the playoffs, but seeding remains on the ...

The final slate of the regular season is loaded with mixed motivations and contrasting interests. But amid all this madness, you can give your bets a fighting chance by getting the best number to back ...

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. By New York Times Games Good morning, dear connectors. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, where you can give and ...

The final week of the 2025 NFL regular season is here and while many teams are out of it, there are a number of meaningful games with playoff spots, seeding and division crowns on the line. Let’s ...

The NFL playoffs are nearly here. Ahead of Week 17's Sunday slate of games, 12 of the 14 postseason spots have been clinched. Only a few other fanbases outside of those dozen franchises have a chance ...

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers already locked up a playoff spot but have one more regular-season game to play when they visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 4. Packers coach Matt LaFleur ...

Defensive lineman Leonard Williams celebrates the Seahawks' huge win over the Rams on Thursday. Soobum Im / Getty Images Editor’s note: Every week, Chad Graff and Josh Kendall rank and analyze all 32 ...

5. San Francisco 49ers (4): Why aren't they No. 1 … even though they might wind up there in the overall NFC standings? They're not even two years removed from a near-miss Super Bowl, can light up a ...