Sports Connections Hints: Apr 12, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 12, 2025 (2025-04-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #389

Connections Sports #389 · 2025-04-12

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Group 1

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PARTS OF A SNEAKER

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EYELET

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PARTS OF A SNEAKER

  • EYELET
  • LACES
  • SOLE
  • TONGUE

Group 2

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FENCING TERMS

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EPEE

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FENCING TERMS

  • EPEE
  • FOIL
  • PISTE
  • SABRE

Group 3

Reveal category

BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS

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ALUMINUM

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BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS

  • ALUMINUM
  • ASH
  • BIRCH
  • MAPLE

Group 4

Reveal category

LAST FOUR WNBA FINALS MVPS

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JONES

Reveal all four tiles

LAST FOUR WNBA FINALS MVPS

  • JONES
  • GRAY
  • WILSON
  • COPPER
Reveal full answer

PARTS OF A SNEAKER

  • EYELET
  • LACES
  • SOLE
  • TONGUE

FENCING TERMS

  • EPEE
  • FOIL
  • PISTE
  • SABRE

BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS

  • ALUMINUM
  • ASH
  • BIRCH
  • MAPLE

LAST FOUR WNBA FINALS MVPS

  • JONES
  • GRAY
  • WILSON
  • COPPER

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