Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 13, #597

The May 13, 2026 NYT Connections: Sports Edition guide shared hints and the full solution set.

The groups were exercise/practice/train/work out; Jazz/Mammoth/Royals/Utes; Leyland/Mack/Stengel/Weaver; and Acela/bogeyman/eagle-eyed/paradise.

The categories pointed to skill-building, Utah teams, Hall of Fame baseball managers, and words starting with golf scoring terms.

The guide is meant to help readers solve the puzzle faster and understand the logic behind each answer group.