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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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
PARTS OF A SNEAKER
Reveal one tile
EYELET
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A SNEAKER
- EYELET
- LACES
- SOLE
- TONGUE
Group 2
Reveal category
FENCING TERMS
Reveal one tile
EPEE
Reveal all four tiles
FENCING TERMS
- EPEE
- FOIL
- PISTE
- SABRE
Group 3
Reveal category
BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS
Reveal one tile
ALUMINUM
Reveal all four tiles
BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS
- ALUMINUM
- ASH
- BIRCH
- MAPLE
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST FOUR WNBA FINALS MVPS
Reveal one tile
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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