Sports Connections Hints: Jan 28, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 28, 2025 (2025-01-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #316
Connections Sports #316 · 2025-01-28
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Group 1
Reveal category
TENNIS LINGO
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ACE
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TENNIS LINGO
- ACE
- FAULT
- LET
- WINNER
Group 2
Reveal category
NFL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
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NOR
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NFL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
- NOR
- PIT
- SEA
- TEN
Group 3
Reveal category
POSSIBLE POINTS ON A FOOTBALL PLAY
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ONE
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POSSIBLE POINTS ON A FOOTBALL PLAY
- ONE
- TWO
- THREE
- SIX
Group 4
Reveal category
NO. 2
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JETER
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NO. 2
- JETER
- PLACE
- RUNNER-UP
- SILVER MEDAL
Reveal full answer
TENNIS LINGO
- ACE
- FAULT
- LET
- WINNER
NFL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
- NOR
- PIT
- SEA
- TEN
POSSIBLE POINTS ON A FOOTBALL PLAY
- ONE
- TWO
- THREE
- SIX
NO. 2
- JETER
- PLACE
- RUNNER-UP
- SILVER MEDAL
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