Sports Connections Hints: Apr 23, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 23, 2025 (2025-04-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #402
Connections Sports #402 · 2025-04-23
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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
PHYSICAL STRENGTH
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POWER
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PHYSICAL STRENGTH
- POWER
- MIGHT
- ENERGY
- VIGOR
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL FOULS
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BLOCK
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BASKETBALL FOULS
- BLOCK
- CHARGE
- HOLD
- REACH-IN
Group 3
Reveal category
SEC TEAMS, MINUS THE S
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GATOR
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SEC TEAMS, MINUS THE S
- GATOR
- COMMODORE
- TIGER
- SOONER
Group 4
Reveal category
HALL OF FAME PITCHERS
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LEMON
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HALL OF FAME PITCHERS
- LEMON
- FELLER
- FINGERS
- FORD
Reveal full answer
PHYSICAL STRENGTH
- POWER
- MIGHT
- ENERGY
- VIGOR
BASKETBALL FOULS
- BLOCK
- CHARGE
- HOLD
- REACH-IN
SEC TEAMS, MINUS THE S
- GATOR
- COMMODORE
- TIGER
- SOONER
HALL OF FAME PITCHERS
- LEMON
- FELLER
- FINGERS
- FORD
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