Sports Connections Hints: Dec 20, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 20, 2024 (2024-12-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #276
Connections Sports #276 · 2024-12-20
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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
GOLF SHOTS
Reveal one tile
CHIP
Reveal all four tiles
GOLF SHOTS
- CHIP
- DRIVE
- FLOP
- PUTT
Group 2
Reveal category
MONONYMIC ATHLETES
Reveal one tile
ICHIRO
Reveal all four tiles
MONONYMIC ATHLETES
- ICHIRO
- LEBRON
- SERENA
- TIGER
Group 3
Reveal category
PASSES IN SOCCER
Reveal one tile
BACKHEEL
Reveal all four tiles
PASSES IN SOCCER
- BACKHEEL
- CROSS
- ONE-TWO
- THROUGH
Group 4
Reveal category
COLLEGE MASCOTS
Reveal one tile
BRUTUS
Reveal all four tiles
COLLEGE MASCOTS
- BRUTUS
- BUCKY
- OTTO
- SEBASTIAN
Reveal full answer
GOLF SHOTS
- CHIP
- DRIVE
- FLOP
- PUTT
MONONYMIC ATHLETES
- ICHIRO
- LEBRON
- SERENA
- TIGER
PASSES IN SOCCER
- BACKHEEL
- CROSS
- ONE-TWO
- THROUGH
COLLEGE MASCOTS
- BRUTUS
- BUCKY
- OTTO
- SEBASTIAN
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