Sports Connections Hints: May 17, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 17, 2025 (2025-05-17). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #361
Connections Sports #361 · 2025-05-17
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Group 1
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AN AFC SOUTH PLAYER
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TITAN
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AN AFC SOUTH PLAYER
- TITAN
- COLT
- JAGUAR
- TEXAN
Group 2
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS OF FAMOUS HORSE RACES
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BELMONT
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FIRST WORDS OF FAMOUS HORSE RACES
- BELMONT
- BREEDERS'
- KENTUCKY
- PREAKNESS
Group 3
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MILWAUKEE SPORTING GREATS
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ABDUL-JABBAR
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MILWAUKEE SPORTING GREATS
- ABDUL-JABBAR
- ANTETOKOUNMPO
- MOLITOR
- YOUNT
Group 4
Reveal category
TEAMS COACHED BY RICK PITINO
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CELTICS
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS COACHED BY RICK PITINO
- CELTICS
- IONA
- PANATHINAIKOS
- ST. JOHN'S
Reveal full answer
AN AFC SOUTH PLAYER
- TITAN
- COLT
- JAGUAR
- TEXAN
FIRST WORDS OF FAMOUS HORSE RACES
- BELMONT
- BREEDERS'
- KENTUCKY
- PREAKNESS
MILWAUKEE SPORTING GREATS
- ABDUL-JABBAR
- ANTETOKOUNMPO
- MOLITOR
- YOUNT
TEAMS COACHED BY RICK PITINO
- CELTICS
- IONA
- PANATHINAIKOS
- ST. JOHN'S
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