Sports Connections Hints: Dec 18, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 18, 2024 (2024-12-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #264
Connections Sports #264 · 2024-12-18
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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
BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS
Reveal one tile
BACKCOURT
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS
- BACKCOURT
- DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
- GOALTEND
- TRAVEL
Group 2
Reveal category
DEREK JETER NICKNAMES
Reveal one tile
CAPTAIN
Reveal all four tiles
DEREK JETER NICKNAMES
- CAPTAIN
- DJ
- JEETS
- MR. NOVEMBER
Group 3
Reveal category
ROLLER DERBY TERMINOLOGY
Reveal one tile
BLOCKER
Reveal all four tiles
ROLLER DERBY TERMINOLOGY
- BLOCKER
- BRIDGING
- JAMMER
- PIVOT
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ BALL
Reveal one tile
AIR
Reveal all four tiles
_____ BALL
- AIR
- FOUL
- GOLF
- LONZO
Reveal full answer
BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS
- BACKCOURT
- DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
- GOALTEND
- TRAVEL
DEREK JETER NICKNAMES
- CAPTAIN
- DJ
- JEETS
- MR. NOVEMBER
ROLLER DERBY TERMINOLOGY
- BLOCKER
- BRIDGING
- JAMMER
- PIVOT
_____ BALL
- AIR
- FOUL
- GOLF
- LONZO
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