Sports Connections Hints: May 16, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 16, 2025 (2025-05-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #428
Connections Sports #428 · 2025-05-16
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Group 1
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IN FRONT OF
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UP
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IN FRONT OF
- UP
- AHEAD
- LEADING
- ON TOP
Group 2
Reveal category
ACC SCHOOLS
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PITTSBURGH
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ACC SCHOOLS
- PITTSBURGH
- LOUISVILLE
- VIRGINIA
- DUKE
Group 3
Reveal category
FRENCH STAR ATHLETES, PAST AND PRESENT
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PARKER
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FRENCH STAR ATHLETES, PAST AND PRESENT
- PARKER
- WEMBANYAMA
- HENRY
- ZIDANE
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST FOUR WNBA NO. 1 PICKS
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BUECKERS
Reveal all four tiles
LAST FOUR WNBA NO. 1 PICKS
- BUECKERS
- CLARK
- BOSTON
- HOWARD
Reveal full answer
IN FRONT OF
- UP
- AHEAD
- LEADING
- ON TOP
ACC SCHOOLS
- PITTSBURGH
- LOUISVILLE
- VIRGINIA
- DUKE
FRENCH STAR ATHLETES, PAST AND PRESENT
- PARKER
- WEMBANYAMA
- HENRY
- ZIDANE
LAST FOUR WNBA NO. 1 PICKS
- BUECKERS
- CLARK
- BOSTON
- HOWARD
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