Sports Connections Hints: May 28, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 28, 2025 (2025-05-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #438
Connections Sports #438 · 2025-05-28
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Group 1
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IMPORTANT
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KEY
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IMPORTANT
- KEY
- VITAL
- INTEGRAL
- CRITICAL
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL TEAMS IN NEW YORK CITY
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KNICKS
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BASKETBALL TEAMS IN NEW YORK CITY
- KNICKS
- NETS
- LIBERTY
- RED STORM
Group 3
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FAMOUS COACHES NAMED JIM
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MORA
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FAMOUS COACHES NAMED JIM
- MORA
- BOEHEIM
- CALHOUN
- HARBAUGH
Group 4
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WHAT "K" COULD MEAN
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KRZYZEWSKI
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WHAT "K" COULD MEAN
- KRZYZEWSKI
- STRIKEOUT
- KICKER
- KILOMETER
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IMPORTANT
- KEY
- VITAL
- INTEGRAL
- CRITICAL
BASKETBALL TEAMS IN NEW YORK CITY
- KNICKS
- NETS
- LIBERTY
- RED STORM
FAMOUS COACHES NAMED JIM
- MORA
- BOEHEIM
- CALHOUN
- HARBAUGH
WHAT "K" COULD MEAN
- KRZYZEWSKI
- STRIKEOUT
- KICKER
- KILOMETER
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