Sports Connections Hints: Jan 31, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 31, 2025 (2025-01-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #308

Connections Sports #308 · 2025-01-31

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Group 1

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BILLIARDS TERMS

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BREAK

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BILLIARDS TERMS

  • BREAK
  • CUE
  • ENGLISH
  • SCRATCH

Group 2

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ACC SCHOOLS

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CAL

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ACC SCHOOLS

  • CAL
  • DUKE
  • MIAMI
  • VIRGINIA

Group 3

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FIRST NAMES OF LAST FOUR NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICKS

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CALEB

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FIRST NAMES OF LAST FOUR NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICKS

  • CALEB
  • BRYCE
  • TRAVON
  • TREVOR

Group 4

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BLUES

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CHELSEA

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BLUES

  • CHELSEA
  • FRANCE
  • ST. LOUIS
  • VIDA
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BILLIARDS TERMS

  • BREAK
  • CUE
  • ENGLISH
  • SCRATCH

ACC SCHOOLS

  • CAL
  • DUKE
  • MIAMI
  • VIRGINIA

FIRST NAMES OF LAST FOUR NO. 1 NFL DRAFT PICKS

  • CALEB
  • BRYCE
  • TRAVON
  • TREVOR

BLUES

  • CHELSEA
  • FRANCE
  • ST. LOUIS
  • VIDA

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