Sports Connections Hints: May 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 3, 2025 (2025-05-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #412
Connections Sports #412 · 2025-05-03
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Group 1
Reveal category
PROTECT, AS A DEFENSE
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DEFEND
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PROTECT, AS A DEFENSE
- DEFEND
- GUARD
- PREVENT
- SHIELD
Group 2
Reveal category
AREAS AT A NASCAR TRACK
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TURN
Reveal all four tiles
AREAS AT A NASCAR TRACK
- TURN
- STRAIGHTAWAY
- PITS
- INFIELD
Group 3
Reveal category
HORSE RACING TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS
Reveal one tile
OMAHA
Reveal all four tiles
HORSE RACING TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS
- OMAHA
- AFFIRMED
- JUSTIFY
- WHIRLAWAY
Group 4
Reveal category
ATP MASTERS 1000 TOURNAMENTS
Reveal one tile
INDIAN WELLS
Reveal all four tiles
ATP MASTERS 1000 TOURNAMENTS
- INDIAN WELLS
- MIAMI
- CANADIAN
- CINCINNATI
Reveal full answer
PROTECT, AS A DEFENSE
- DEFEND
- GUARD
- PREVENT
- SHIELD
AREAS AT A NASCAR TRACK
- TURN
- STRAIGHTAWAY
- PITS
- INFIELD
HORSE RACING TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS
- OMAHA
- AFFIRMED
- JUSTIFY
- WHIRLAWAY
ATP MASTERS 1000 TOURNAMENTS
- INDIAN WELLS
- MIAMI
- CANADIAN
- CINCINNATI
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