Sports Connections Hints: Mar 31, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 31, 2025 (2025-03-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #378
Connections Sports #378 · 2025-03-31
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Group 1
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PROTECTIVE GEAR
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GLOVES
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PROTECTIVE GEAR
- GLOVES
- HELMET
- MOUTH GUARD
- PADS
Group 2
Reveal category
FIELDS OF PLAY, FAMILIARLY
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DIAMOND
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FIELDS OF PLAY, FAMILIARLY
- DIAMOND
- GRIDIRON
- HARDWOOD
- RINK
Group 3
Reveal category
LAST 4 NBA CHAMPIONS
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CELTICS
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LAST 4 NBA CHAMPIONS
- CELTICS
- NUGGETS
- WARRIORS
- BUCKS
Group 4
Reveal category
TEAMS THAT WEAR PURPLE
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KINGS
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TEAMS THAT WEAR PURPLE
- KINGS
- RAVENS
- ROCKIES
- NORTHWESTERN
Reveal full answer
PROTECTIVE GEAR
- GLOVES
- HELMET
- MOUTH GUARD
- PADS
FIELDS OF PLAY, FAMILIARLY
- DIAMOND
- GRIDIRON
- HARDWOOD
- RINK
LAST 4 NBA CHAMPIONS
- CELTICS
- NUGGETS
- WARRIORS
- BUCKS
TEAMS THAT WEAR PURPLE
- KINGS
- RAVENS
- ROCKIES
- NORTHWESTERN
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