Sports Connections Hints: Jun 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 3, 2025 (2025-06-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #444
Connections Sports #444 · 2025-06-03
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
SHREWD
Reveal one tile
CRAFTY
Reveal all four tiles
SHREWD
- CRAFTY
- CANNY
- SAVVY
- CLEVER
Group 2
Reveal category
TRANSACTION
Reveal one tile
DEAL
Reveal all four tiles
TRANSACTION
- DEAL
- SWAP
- TRADE
- TRANSFER
Group 3
Reveal category
FAMOUS ATHLETES NAMED MARCUS
Reveal one tile
STROMAN
Reveal all four tiles
FAMOUS ATHLETES NAMED MARCUS
- STROMAN
- SMART
- RASHFORD
- ALLEN
Group 4
Reveal category
WNBA ROOKIES
Reveal one tile
BUECKERS
Reveal all four tiles
WNBA ROOKIES
- BUECKERS
- CITRON
- IRIAFEN
- RIVERS
Reveal full answer
SHREWD
- CRAFTY
- CANNY
- SAVVY
- CLEVER
TRANSACTION
- DEAL
- SWAP
- TRADE
- TRANSFER
FAMOUS ATHLETES NAMED MARCUS
- STROMAN
- SMART
- RASHFORD
- ALLEN
WNBA ROOKIES
- BUECKERS
- CITRON
- IRIAFEN
- RIVERS
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