Sports Connections Hints: Feb 27, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 27, 2025 (2025-02-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #342
Connections Sports #342 · 2025-02-27
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Group 1
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A CATCHER'S EQUIPMENT
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CHEST PROTECTOR
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A CATCHER'S EQUIPMENT
- CHEST PROTECTOR
- GLOVE
- MASK
- SHIN GUARDS
Group 2
Reveal category
BACKUPS
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BENCH
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BACKUPS
- BENCH
- DEPTH
- RESERVES
- SUBSTITUTES
Group 3
Reveal category
NFL DRAFT TESTS AND EVALUATIONS
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40-YARD DASH
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NFL DRAFT TESTS AND EVALUATIONS
- 40-YARD DASH
- INTERVIEW
- VERTICAL JUMP
- THREE-CONE DRILL
Group 4
Reveal category
RESULTS OF A PENALTY
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FREE THROW
Reveal all four tiles
RESULTS OF A PENALTY
- FREE THROW
- LOSS OF YARDS
- POWER PLAY
- YELLOW CARD
Reveal full answer
A CATCHER'S EQUIPMENT
- CHEST PROTECTOR
- GLOVE
- MASK
- SHIN GUARDS
BACKUPS
- BENCH
- DEPTH
- RESERVES
- SUBSTITUTES
NFL DRAFT TESTS AND EVALUATIONS
- 40-YARD DASH
- INTERVIEW
- VERTICAL JUMP
- THREE-CONE DRILL
RESULTS OF A PENALTY
- FREE THROW
- LOSS OF YARDS
- POWER PLAY
- YELLOW CARD
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