Sports Connections Hints: Apr 4, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 4, 2025 (2025-04-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #381
Connections Sports #381 · 2025-04-04
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Group 1
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NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS
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BUST
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NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS
- BUST
- DISAPPOINTMENT
- DUD
- FAILURE
Group 2
Reveal category
TEAMS IN THE WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR
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BRUINS
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TEAMS IN THE WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR
- BRUINS
- GAMECOCKS
- HUSKIES
- LONGHORNS
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS KAWHI LEONARD HAS PLAYED FOR
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AZTECS
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TEAMS KAWHI LEONARD HAS PLAYED FOR
- AZTECS
- SPURS
- RAPTORS
- CLIPPERS
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN A PIECE OF TENNIS EQUIPMENT
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BRACKET
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ENDS IN A PIECE OF TENNIS EQUIPMENT
- BRACKET
- EYEBALL
- HORSESHOES
- INTERNET
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NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS
- BUST
- DISAPPOINTMENT
- DUD
- FAILURE
TEAMS IN THE WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR
- BRUINS
- GAMECOCKS
- HUSKIES
- LONGHORNS
TEAMS KAWHI LEONARD HAS PLAYED FOR
- AZTECS
- SPURS
- RAPTORS
- CLIPPERS
ENDS IN A PIECE OF TENNIS EQUIPMENT
- BRACKET
- EYEBALL
- HORSESHOES
- INTERNET
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