Sports Connections Hints: Feb 21, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 21, 2025 (2025-02-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #336
Connections Sports #336 · 2025-02-21
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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
AWARD
Reveal one tile
CUP
Reveal all four tiles
AWARD
- CUP
- MEDAL
- PLAQUE
- TROPHY
Group 2
Reveal category
A LOS ANGELES ATHLETE
Reveal one tile
CLIPPER
Reveal all four tiles
A LOS ANGELES ATHLETE
- CLIPPER
- KING
- RAM
- SPARK
Group 3
Reveal category
FISHING BAITS AND LURES
Reveal one tile
PLUG
Reveal all four tiles
FISHING BAITS AND LURES
- PLUG
- SPINNER
- SPOON
- WORM
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ CREW
Reveal one tile
BREW
Reveal all four tiles
_____ CREW
- BREW
- COLUMBUS
- GROUNDS
- OFFICIATING
Reveal full answer
AWARD
- CUP
- MEDAL
- PLAQUE
- TROPHY
A LOS ANGELES ATHLETE
- CLIPPER
- KING
- RAM
- SPARK
FISHING BAITS AND LURES
- PLUG
- SPINNER
- SPOON
- WORM
_____ CREW
- BREW
- COLUMBUS
- GROUNDS
- OFFICIATING
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