Sports Connections Hints: Dec 16, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 16, 2024 (2024-12-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #267
Connections Sports #267 · 2024-12-16
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
BENCH PLAYER
Reveal one tile
PINCH HITTER
Reveal all four tiles
BENCH PLAYER
- PINCH HITTER
- RESERVE
- SIXTH MAN
- SUB
Group 2
Reveal category
STADIUM SEATING SECTIONS
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BLEACHERS
Reveal all four tiles
STADIUM SEATING SECTIONS
- BLEACHERS
- MEZZANINE
- SUITE
- UPPER DECK
Group 3
Reveal category
SPORTS CARD BRANDS
Reveal one tile
BOWMAN
Reveal all four tiles
SPORTS CARD BRANDS
- BOWMAN
- LEAF
- PANINI
- TOPPS
Group 4
Reveal category
ADAM SANDLER CHARACTERS IN SPORTS FILMS
Reveal one tile
BOUCHER
Reveal all four tiles
ADAM SANDLER CHARACTERS IN SPORTS FILMS
- BOUCHER
- CREWE
- GILMORE
- SUGARMAN
Reveal full answer
BENCH PLAYER
- PINCH HITTER
- RESERVE
- SIXTH MAN
- SUB
STADIUM SEATING SECTIONS
- BLEACHERS
- MEZZANINE
- SUITE
- UPPER DECK
SPORTS CARD BRANDS
- BOWMAN
- LEAF
- PANINI
- TOPPS
ADAM SANDLER CHARACTERS IN SPORTS FILMS
- BOUCHER
- CREWE
- GILMORE
- SUGARMAN
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