Sports Connections Hints: May 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #423
Connections Sports #423 · 2025-05-12
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Group 1
Reveal category
WAYS TO SCORE IN BASKETBALL
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3-POINTER
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WAYS TO SCORE IN BASKETBALL
- 3-POINTER
- LAYUP
- DUNK
- FREE THROW
Group 2
Reveal category
AREAS IN A HOCKEY RINK
Reveal one tile
CREASE
Reveal all four tiles
AREAS IN A HOCKEY RINK
- CREASE
- CENTER ICE
- PENALTY BOX
- NEUTRAL ZONE
Group 3
Reveal category
MLB MANAGERS
Reveal one tile
CASH
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MLB MANAGERS
- CASH
- HINCH
- CORA
- COUNSELL
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS ONE BREAKS
Reveal one tile
RECORD
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS ONE BREAKS
- RECORD
- HUDDLE
- SERVE
- RACKED POOL BALLS
Reveal full answer
WAYS TO SCORE IN BASKETBALL
- 3-POINTER
- LAYUP
- DUNK
- FREE THROW
AREAS IN A HOCKEY RINK
- CREASE
- CENTER ICE
- PENALTY BOX
- NEUTRAL ZONE
MLB MANAGERS
- CASH
- HINCH
- CORA
- COUNSELL
THINGS ONE BREAKS
- RECORD
- HUDDLE
- SERVE
- RACKED POOL BALLS
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