Sports Connections Hints: Dec 19, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 19, 2024 (2024-12-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #269
Connections Sports #269 · 2024-12-19
Choose one group at a time
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
SHOOT
Reveal one tile
FIRE
Reveal all four tiles
SHOOT
- FIRE
- FLING
- HEAVE
- LAUNCH
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE STRATEGIES
Reveal one tile
OPTION
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE STRATEGIES
- OPTION
- PISTOL
- SPREAD
- WEST COAST
Group 3
Reveal category
GOLD MEDAL-WINNING FEMALE SWIMMERS
Reveal one tile
FRANKLIN
Reveal all four tiles
GOLD MEDAL-WINNING FEMALE SWIMMERS
- FRANKLIN
- KING
- LEDECKY
- MANUEL
Group 4
Reveal category
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT MAKERS
Reveal one tile
DEMARINI
Reveal all four tiles
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT MAKERS
- DEMARINI
- EASTON
- LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
- RAWLINGS
Reveal full answer
SHOOT
- FIRE
- FLING
- HEAVE
- LAUNCH
FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE STRATEGIES
- OPTION
- PISTOL
- SPREAD
- WEST COAST
GOLD MEDAL-WINNING FEMALE SWIMMERS
- FRANKLIN
- KING
- LEDECKY
- MANUEL
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT MAKERS
- DEMARINI
- EASTON
- LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
- RAWLINGS
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