Sports Connections Hints: Mar 9, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 9, 2025 (2025-03-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #349
Connections Sports #349 · 2025-03-09
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Group 1
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BANNED BY BASEBALL
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BETTING
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BANNED BY BASEBALL
- BETTING
- CORKED BAT
- SPITBALL
- STEROIDS
Group 2
Reveal category
PRE-SNAP FOOTBALL MOTIONS
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AUDIBLE
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PRE-SNAP FOOTBALL MOTIONS
- AUDIBLE
- HARD COUNT
- MOTION
- SHIFT
Group 3
Reveal category
TYPES OF FOULS IN BASKETBALL
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FLAGRANT
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TYPES OF FOULS IN BASKETBALL
- FLAGRANT
- LOOSE BALL
- OFFENSIVE
- TECHNICAL
Group 4
Reveal category
ART BUT MAKE IT SPORTS
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DRAW PLAY
Reveal all four tiles
ART BUT MAKE IT SPORTS
- DRAW PLAY
- GALLERY
- PITCH FRAMING
- THE PAINT
Reveal full answer
BANNED BY BASEBALL
- BETTING
- CORKED BAT
- SPITBALL
- STEROIDS
PRE-SNAP FOOTBALL MOTIONS
- AUDIBLE
- HARD COUNT
- MOTION
- SHIFT
TYPES OF FOULS IN BASKETBALL
- FLAGRANT
- LOOSE BALL
- OFFENSIVE
- TECHNICAL
ART BUT MAKE IT SPORTS
- DRAW PLAY
- GALLERY
- PITCH FRAMING
- THE PAINT
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