Sports Connections Hints: May 25, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 25, 2025 (2025-05-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #435
Connections Sports #435 · 2025-05-25
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Group 1
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TENNIS GRAND SLAMS
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AUSTRALIAN
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TENNIS GRAND SLAMS
- AUSTRALIAN
- FRENCH
- WIMBLEDON
- U.S.
Group 2
Reveal category
AN OREGON ATHLETE
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TIMBER
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AN OREGON ATHLETE
- TIMBER
- TRAIL BLAZER
- THORN
- DUCK
Group 3
Reveal category
PITCHERS TO STRIKE OUT 20 IN ONE GAME
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CLEMENS
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PITCHERS TO STRIKE OUT 20 IN ONE GAME
- CLEMENS
- WOOD
- JOHNSON
- SCHERZER
Group 4
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDY 500
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MILK
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDY 500
- MILK
- BRICKS
- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
- CARS
Reveal full answer
TENNIS GRAND SLAMS
- AUSTRALIAN
- FRENCH
- WIMBLEDON
- U.S.
AN OREGON ATHLETE
- TIMBER
- TRAIL BLAZER
- THORN
- DUCK
PITCHERS TO STRIKE OUT 20 IN ONE GAME
- CLEMENS
- WOOD
- JOHNSON
- SCHERZER
ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDY 500
- MILK
- BRICKS
- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
- CARS
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