Sports Connections Hints: Jan 14, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 14, 2025 (2025-01-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #291
Connections Sports #291 · 2025-01-14
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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
MOVE TO AVOID A DEFENDER
Reveal one tile
DODGE
Reveal all four tiles
MOVE TO AVOID A DEFENDER
- DODGE
- DUCK
- SIDESTEP
- SWERVE
Group 2
Reveal category
F1 TEAMS
Reveal one tile
ASTON MARTIN
Reveal all four tiles
F1 TEAMS
- ASTON MARTIN
- FERRARI
- MCLAREN
- RED BULL
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS WITH MOST NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Reveal one tile
CELTICS
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS WITH MOST NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS
- CELTICS
- LAKERS
- WARRIORS
- BULLS
Group 4
Reveal category
TEAMS WHOSE PRIMARY COLORS INCLUDE BLACK AND SILVER
Reveal one tile
KINGS
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS WHOSE PRIMARY COLORS INCLUDE BLACK AND SILVER
- KINGS
- RAIDERS
- SPURS
- WHITE SOX
Reveal full answer
MOVE TO AVOID A DEFENDER
- DODGE
- DUCK
- SIDESTEP
- SWERVE
F1 TEAMS
- ASTON MARTIN
- FERRARI
- MCLAREN
- RED BULL
TEAMS WITH MOST NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS
- CELTICS
- LAKERS
- WARRIORS
- BULLS
TEAMS WHOSE PRIMARY COLORS INCLUDE BLACK AND SILVER
- KINGS
- RAIDERS
- SPURS
- WHITE SOX
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