Sports Connections Hints: May 2, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 2, 2025 (2025-05-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #411
Connections Sports #411 · 2025-05-02
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Group 1
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APPROACH TO A GAME
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SCHEME
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APPROACH TO A GAME
- SCHEME
- PLAN
- STRATEGY
- TACTIC
Group 2
Reveal category
NORTH CAROLINA TEAMS
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HORNETS
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NORTH CAROLINA TEAMS
- HORNETS
- HURRICANES
- WOLFPACK
- PANTHERS
Group 3
Reveal category
BICYCLE BRANDS
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MONGOOSE
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BICYCLE BRANDS
- MONGOOSE
- SCHWINN
- GIANT
- HUFFY
Group 4
Reveal category
FORMER NBA TEAM NAMES
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SUPERSONICS
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FORMER NBA TEAM NAMES
- SUPERSONICS
- BOBCATS
- NATIONALS
- ROYALS
Reveal full answer
APPROACH TO A GAME
- SCHEME
- PLAN
- STRATEGY
- TACTIC
NORTH CAROLINA TEAMS
- HORNETS
- HURRICANES
- WOLFPACK
- PANTHERS
BICYCLE BRANDS
- MONGOOSE
- SCHWINN
- GIANT
- HUFFY
FORMER NBA TEAM NAMES
- SUPERSONICS
- BOBCATS
- NATIONALS
- ROYALS
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