Sports Connections Hints: Dec 23, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 23, 2024 (2024-12-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #272
Connections Sports #272 · 2024-12-23
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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
MISTAKE
Reveal one tile
BLUNDER
Reveal all four tiles
MISTAKE
- BLUNDER
- ERROR
- FLUB
- HOWLER
Group 2
Reveal category
PITCHING MOUND
Reveal one tile
BUMP
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PITCHING MOUND
- BUMP
- HILL
- MOUND
- RUBBER
Group 3
Reveal category
ARCHERY TERMS
Reveal one tile
ARROW
Reveal all four tiles
ARCHERY TERMS
- ARROW
- BULLSEYE
- NOCK
- QUIVER
Group 4
Reveal category
DOUBLE _____
Reveal one tile
DRIBBLE
Reveal all four tiles
DOUBLE _____
- DRIBBLE
- DUTCH
- HEADER
- PLAY
Reveal full answer
MISTAKE
- BLUNDER
- ERROR
- FLUB
- HOWLER
PITCHING MOUND
- BUMP
- HILL
- MOUND
- RUBBER
ARCHERY TERMS
- ARROW
- BULLSEYE
- NOCK
- QUIVER
DOUBLE _____
- DRIBBLE
- DUTCH
- HEADER
- PLAY
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