Sports Connections Hints: May 8, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #419
Connections Sports #419 · 2025-05-08
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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
PEOPLE IN THE STANDS
Reveal one tile
CROWD
Reveal all four tiles
PEOPLE IN THE STANDS
- CROWD
- FANS
- SPECTATORS
- SUPPORTERS
Group 2
Reveal category
A WISCONSIN ATHLETE
Reveal one tile
PACKER
Reveal all four tiles
A WISCONSIN ATHLETE
- PACKER
- BADGER
- BREWER
- BUCK
Group 3
Reveal category
COWBOYS QBS
Reveal one tile
AIKMAN
Reveal all four tiles
COWBOYS QBS
- AIKMAN
- STAUBACH
- ROMO
- PRESCOTT
Group 4
Reveal category
FICTIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Reveal one tile
MOON
Reveal all four tiles
FICTIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS
- MOON
- CHITWOOD
- SHUTTLESWORTH
- AIR BUD
Reveal full answer
PEOPLE IN THE STANDS
- CROWD
- FANS
- SPECTATORS
- SUPPORTERS
A WISCONSIN ATHLETE
- PACKER
- BADGER
- BREWER
- BUCK
COWBOYS QBS
- AIKMAN
- STAUBACH
- ROMO
- PRESCOTT
FICTIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS
- MOON
- CHITWOOD
- SHUTTLESWORTH
- AIR BUD
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