Sports Connections Hints: Jan 10, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 10, 2025 (2025-01-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #292

Connections Sports #292 · 2025-01-10

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Group 1

Reveal category

LEAD

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CAPTAIN

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LEAD

  • CAPTAIN
  • GUIDE
  • HELM
  • STEER

Group 2

Reveal category

TEXAS COLLEGE TEAMS

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AGGIES

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TEXAS COLLEGE TEAMS

  • AGGIES
  • HORNED FROGS
  • LONGHORNS
  • OWLS

Group 3

Reveal category

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ALUMNI

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FIELDS

Reveal all four tiles

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ALUMNI

  • FIELDS
  • HARRISON
  • MCLAURIN
  • STROUD

Group 4

Reveal category

WASHINGTON _____

Reveal one tile

CAPITALS

Reveal all four tiles

WASHINGTON _____

  • CAPITALS
  • HUSKIES
  • MYSTICS
  • SPIRIT
Reveal full answer

LEAD

  • CAPTAIN
  • GUIDE
  • HELM
  • STEER

TEXAS COLLEGE TEAMS

  • AGGIES
  • HORNED FROGS
  • LONGHORNS
  • OWLS

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ALUMNI

  • FIELDS
  • HARRISON
  • MCLAURIN
  • STROUD

WASHINGTON _____

  • CAPITALS
  • HUSKIES
  • MYSTICS
  • SPIRIT

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