Sports Connections Hints: Dec 26, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 26, 2024 (2024-12-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #271
Connections Sports #271 · 2024-12-26
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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
PARTS OF A FOOTBALL HELMET
Reveal one tile
CHIN STRAP
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A FOOTBALL HELMET
- CHIN STRAP
- FACE MASK
- PADS
- SHELL
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL SHOTS
Reveal one tile
BANK
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL SHOTS
- BANK
- FADEAWAY
- FLOATER
- PULL-UP
Group 3
Reveal category
WNBA MASCOTS
Reveal one tile
BLAZE
Reveal all four tiles
WNBA MASCOTS
- BLAZE
- BUCKETS
- DOPPLER
- ELLIE
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES FOR MLB ALL-STARS
Reveal one tile
BETS
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES FOR MLB ALL-STARS
- BETS
- BURNS
- SAIL
- WIT
Reveal full answer
PARTS OF A FOOTBALL HELMET
- CHIN STRAP
- FACE MASK
- PADS
- SHELL
BASKETBALL SHOTS
- BANK
- FADEAWAY
- FLOATER
- PULL-UP
WNBA MASCOTS
- BLAZE
- BUCKETS
- DOPPLER
- ELLIE
HOMOPHONES FOR MLB ALL-STARS
- BETS
- BURNS
- SAIL
- WIT
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