Sports Connections Hints: Apr 26, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 26, 2025 (2025-04-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #404
Connections Sports #404 · 2025-04-26
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Group 1
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WHAT ONE STRIVES FOR
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GOAL
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WHAT ONE STRIVES FOR
- GOAL
- TARGET
- OBJECTIVE
- AIM
Group 2
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ROOM TO RUN
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SPACE
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ROOM TO RUN
- SPACE
- GAP
- HOLE
- OPENING
Group 3
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES
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DAY
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES
- DAY
- SMART
- STOOPS
- LANNING
Group 4
Reveal category
BOX _____
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SCORE
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BOX _____
- SCORE
- LACROSSE
- OFFICE
- SEAT
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WHAT ONE STRIVES FOR
- GOAL
- TARGET
- OBJECTIVE
- AIM
ROOM TO RUN
- SPACE
- GAP
- HOLE
- OPENING
COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES
- DAY
- SMART
- STOOPS
- LANNING
BOX _____
- SCORE
- LACROSSE
- OFFICE
- SEAT
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