Sports Connections Hints: Dec 31, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 31, 2024 (2024-12-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #280
Connections Sports #280 · 2024-12-31
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
INCREASE A LEAD
Reveal one tile
BALLOON
Reveal all four tiles
INCREASE A LEAD
- BALLOON
- EXTEND
- GROW
- SWELL
Group 2
Reveal category
HOCKEY MOVIES
Reveal one tile
GOON
Reveal all four tiles
HOCKEY MOVIES
- GOON
- MIRACLE
- SLAP SHOT
- THE MIGHTY DUCKS
Group 3
Reveal category
HALL OF FAME QBS
Reveal one tile
MANNING
Reveal all four tiles
HALL OF FAME QBS
- MANNING
- MOON
- TITTLE
- UNITAS
Group 4
Reveal category
FIRST 4 LETTERS OF SEC NICKNAMES
Reveal one tile
BULL
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST 4 LETTERS OF SEC NICKNAMES
- BULL
- GAME
- LONG
- SOON
Reveal full answer
INCREASE A LEAD
- BALLOON
- EXTEND
- GROW
- SWELL
HOCKEY MOVIES
- GOON
- MIRACLE
- SLAP SHOT
- THE MIGHTY DUCKS
HALL OF FAME QBS
- MANNING
- MOON
- TITTLE
- UNITAS
FIRST 4 LETTERS OF SEC NICKNAMES
- BULL
- GAME
- LONG
- SOON
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