Sports Connections Hints: Dec 28, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 28, 2024 (2024-12-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #281
Connections Sports #281 · 2024-12-28
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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
CATCH
Reveal one tile
GRAB
Reveal all four tiles
CATCH
- GRAB
- NAB
- SNAG
- SNATCH
Group 2
Reveal category
WRESTLING TERMS
Reveal one tile
FALL
Reveal all four tiles
WRESTLING TERMS
- FALL
- PIN
- REVERSAL
- TAKEDOWN
Group 3
Reveal category
NFL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
Reveal one tile
CAR
Reveal all four tiles
NFL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
- CAR
- DEN
- JAX
- WAS
Group 4
Reveal category
BIG _____
Reveal one tile
DANCE
Reveal all four tiles
BIG _____
- DANCE
- FLY
- LEAGUE
- 12
Reveal full answer
CATCH
- GRAB
- NAB
- SNAG
- SNATCH
WRESTLING TERMS
- FALL
- PIN
- REVERSAL
- TAKEDOWN
NFL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
- CAR
- DEN
- JAX
- WAS
BIG _____
- DANCE
- FLY
- LEAGUE
- 12
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