Sports Connections Hints: Apr 11, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 11, 2025 (2025-04-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #388
Connections Sports #388 · 2025-04-11
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Group 1
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TERMS FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE
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FRESHMAN
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TERMS FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE
- FRESHMAN
- PROSPECT
- RECRUIT
- ROOKIE
Group 2
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CANADIAN HOCKEY TEAMS
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CANUCKS
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CANADIAN HOCKEY TEAMS
- CANUCKS
- FLAMES
- JETS
- OILERS
Group 3
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ACC TEAMS
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CARDINALS
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ACC TEAMS
- CARDINALS
- HOKIES
- HURRICANES
- PANTHERS
Group 4
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LAST FOUR LETTERS OF NFL TEAM NAMES
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BOYS
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LAST FOUR LETTERS OF NFL TEAM NAMES
- BOYS
- CONS
- IONS
- OWNS
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TERMS FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE
- FRESHMAN
- PROSPECT
- RECRUIT
- ROOKIE
CANADIAN HOCKEY TEAMS
- CANUCKS
- FLAMES
- JETS
- OILERS
ACC TEAMS
- CARDINALS
- HOKIES
- HURRICANES
- PANTHERS
LAST FOUR LETTERS OF NFL TEAM NAMES
- BOYS
- CONS
- IONS
- OWNS
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