Sports Connections Hints: Mar 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 12, 2025 (2025-03-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #356
Connections Sports #356 · 2025-03-12
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Group 1
Reveal category
COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
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BREAK
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COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
- BREAK
- SPRAIN
- STRAIN
- TEAR
Group 2
Reveal category
BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
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BALLS
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BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
- BALLS
- CHALK
- CUE
- TABLE
Group 3
Reveal category
NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARILY
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CAPS
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NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARILY
- CAPS
- HABS
- ISLES
- PENS
Group 4
Reveal category
ITEMS IN MLB LOGOS
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COMPASS ROSE
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ITEMS IN MLB LOGOS
- COMPASS ROSE
- CROWN
- HALO
- MAPLE LEAF
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COMMON SPORTS INJURIES
- BREAK
- SPRAIN
- STRAIN
- TEAR
BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT
- BALLS
- CHALK
- CUE
- TABLE
NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARILY
- CAPS
- HABS
- ISLES
- PENS
ITEMS IN MLB LOGOS
- COMPASS ROSE
- CROWN
- HALO
- MAPLE LEAF
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