Sports Connections Hints: Jan 30, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 30, 2025 (2025-01-30). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #311
Connections Sports #311 · 2025-01-30
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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
BAR GAMES
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DARTS
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BAR GAMES
- DARTS
- POOL
- POP-A-SHOT
- SHUFFLEBOARD
Group 2
Reveal category
DECATHLON EVENTS
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100 METERS
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DECATHLON EVENTS
- 100 METERS
- LONG JUMP
- POLE VAULT
- SHOT PUT
Group 3
Reveal category
NET SPORTS
Reveal one tile
BADMINTON
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NET SPORTS
- BADMINTON
- PING PONG
- TENNIS
- VOLLEYBALL
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS WITH HOLES
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BAD DEFENSE
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH HOLES
- BAD DEFENSE
- BOWLING BALL
- GOLF COURSE
- WIFFLE BALL
Reveal full answer
BAR GAMES
- DARTS
- POOL
- POP-A-SHOT
- SHUFFLEBOARD
DECATHLON EVENTS
- 100 METERS
- LONG JUMP
- POLE VAULT
- SHOT PUT
NET SPORTS
- BADMINTON
- PING PONG
- TENNIS
- VOLLEYBALL
THINGS WITH HOLES
- BAD DEFENSE
- BOWLING BALL
- GOLF COURSE
- WIFFLE BALL
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