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NYT Connections Sports Puzzle #636 — Answers & Solution
Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ Medium
🏆 NYT Connections Sports Puzzle #636 — Complete Answers
- 🟨 Yellow – A TEAM'S BEST PLAYERS: A-TEAM, FIRST STRING, REGULARS, STARTERS
- 🟩 Green – INFORMAL NICKNAMES FOR NFL TEAMS: BOLTS, G-MEN, PACK, VIKES
- 🟦 Blue – BRAZILIAN SOCCER GREATS: KAKÁ, MARTA, PELÉ, RONALDINHO
- 🟪 Purple – OLD TERMS FOR GOLF CLUBS: BRASSIE, CLEEK, MASHIE, NIBLICK
📋 All 16 Words — Puzzle #636
✅ Full Answers — Puzzle #636
🟨 Yellow — A TEAM'S BEST PLAYERS
🟩 Green — INFORMAL NICKNAMES FOR NFL TEAMS
🟦 Blue — BRAZILIAN SOCCER GREATS
🟪 Purple — OLD TERMS FOR GOLF CLUBS
🔍 Detailed Breakdown
🟨 Yellow (Easiest) — A TEAM'S BEST PLAYERS
The easiest category in Sports Puzzle #636 is "A TEAM'S BEST PLAYERS". The four words are:
- A-TEAM
- FIRST STRING
- REGULARS
- STARTERS
🟩 Green (Medium) — INFORMAL NICKNAMES FOR NFL TEAMS
The medium category in Sports Puzzle #636 is "INFORMAL NICKNAMES FOR NFL TEAMS". The four words are:
- BOLTS
- G-MEN
- PACK
- VIKES
🟦 Blue (Hard) — BRAZILIAN SOCCER GREATS
The hard category in Sports Puzzle #636 is "BRAZILIAN SOCCER GREATS". The four words are:
- KAKÁ
- MARTA
- PELÉ
- RONALDINHO
🟪 Purple (Hardest) — OLD TERMS FOR GOLF CLUBS
The hardest category in Sports Puzzle #636 is "OLD TERMS FOR GOLF CLUBS". The four words are:
- BRASSIE
- CLEEK
- MASHIE
- NIBLICK
🎯 Strategy Tips for Puzzle #636
Start by grouping the unmistakable NFL nicknames and the legendary Brazilian footballers to clear out half the board. If the vintage golf terminology feels entirely unfamiliar, you can solve the roster-related terms first to leave the old golf clubs behind as your final category.
⚠️ Red Herring Warning: A-TEAM might lead you down a television pop culture rabbit hole, while BOLTS could trick you into looking for hardware tools alongside golf equipment parts or structural terminology.
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