India, June 26 -- NYT Connections Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 26 (#641): The NYT Connections: Sports Edition continues to build a loyal following among sports lovers and word puzzle enthusiasts alike while every morning, thousands of players race to crack four hidden categories before making four mistakes, turning the game into one of the most discussed daily brain teasers online.

Friday's puzzle (#641) delivers another balanced challenge while some groups can be spotted almost instantly by college sports fans, others demand deep knowledge of football, golf and international soccer history. The purple category, in particular is likely to leave many players scratching their heads before the final reveal.

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