Sports Connections Hints: May 21, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 21, 2025 (2025-05-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #390
Connections Sports #390 · 2025-05-21
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Group 1
Reveal category
SECTIONS OF A GAME
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INNING
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SECTIONS OF A GAME
- INNING
- HALF
- PERIOD
- QUARTER
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE TERMS
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4-3
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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE TERMS
- 4-3
- 46
- NICKEL
- PREVENT
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE A GOOD PASS
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APPLE
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WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE A GOOD PASS
- APPLE
- ASSIST
- DIME
- DISH
Group 4
Reveal category
EPONYMOUS BASKETBALL SHOES, MINUS THE S
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CHUCK
Reveal all four tiles
EPONYMOUS BASKETBALL SHOES, MINUS THE S
- CHUCK
- JORDAN
- LEBRON
- PENNY
Reveal full answer
SECTIONS OF A GAME
- INNING
- HALF
- PERIOD
- QUARTER
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE TERMS
- 4-3
- 46
- NICKEL
- PREVENT
WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE A GOOD PASS
- APPLE
- ASSIST
- DIME
- DISH
EPONYMOUS BASKETBALL SHOES, MINUS THE S
- CHUCK
- JORDAN
- LEBRON
- PENNY
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