Sports Connections Hints: May 23, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 23, 2025 (2025-05-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #433
Connections Sports #433 · 2025-05-23
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Group 1
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COLLEGE STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS
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FRESHMAN
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COLLEGE STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS
- FRESHMAN
- SOPHOMORE
- JUNIOR
- SENIOR
Group 2
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BIG 12 SCHOOLS
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COLORADO
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BIG 12 SCHOOLS
- COLORADO
- WEST VIRGINIA
- TCU
- TEXAS TECH
Group 3
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LAKERS IN THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
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BAYLOR
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LAKERS IN THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
- BAYLOR
- WEST
- WORTHY
- O'NEAL
Group 4
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FIRST WORDS IN NFL TEAM LOCATIONS
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NEW
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FIRST WORDS IN NFL TEAM LOCATIONS
- NEW
- SAN
- GREEN
- KANSAS
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COLLEGE STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS
- FRESHMAN
- SOPHOMORE
- JUNIOR
- SENIOR
BIG 12 SCHOOLS
- COLORADO
- WEST VIRGINIA
- TCU
- TEXAS TECH
LAKERS IN THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
- BAYLOR
- WEST
- WORTHY
- O'NEAL
FIRST WORDS IN NFL TEAM LOCATIONS
- NEW
- SAN
- GREEN
- KANSAS
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