Sports Connections Hints: Dec 11, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 11, 2024 (2024-12-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #262
Connections Sports #262 · 2024-12-11
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Group 1
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HOCKEY STATISTICS
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ASSISTS
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HOCKEY STATISTICS
- ASSISTS
- GOALS
- PLUS/MINUS
- SAVES
Group 2
Reveal category
SUMMER OLYMPIC SPORTS
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GOLF
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SUMMER OLYMPIC SPORTS
- GOLF
- FENCING
- HANDBALL
- ROWING
Group 3
Reveal category
LAST FOUR MEN'S WORLD CUP HOSTS
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BRAZIL
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LAST FOUR MEN'S WORLD CUP HOSTS
- BRAZIL
- RUSSIA
- SOUTH AFRICA
- QATAR
Group 4
Reveal category
EVENTS OR PLAYS THAT INVOLVE THREE OF SOMETHING
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HAT TRICK
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EVENTS OR PLAYS THAT INVOLVE THREE OF SOMETHING
- HAT TRICK
- STRIKEOUT
- TRIATHLON
- TURKEY
Reveal full answer
HOCKEY STATISTICS
- ASSISTS
- GOALS
- PLUS/MINUS
- SAVES
SUMMER OLYMPIC SPORTS
- GOLF
- FENCING
- HANDBALL
- ROWING
LAST FOUR MEN'S WORLD CUP HOSTS
- BRAZIL
- RUSSIA
- SOUTH AFRICA
- QATAR
EVENTS OR PLAYS THAT INVOLVE THREE OF SOMETHING
- HAT TRICK
- STRIKEOUT
- TRIATHLON
- TURKEY
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