Sports Connections Hints: Jun 9, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 9, 2025 (2025-06-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #450
Connections Sports #450 · 2025-06-09
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Group 1
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LIVELY
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ANIMATED
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LIVELY
- ANIMATED
- SPIRITED
- EXCITED
- ENERGETIC
Group 2
Reveal category
AN ATLANTA ATHLETE, PAST OR PRESENT
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BRAVE
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AN ATLANTA ATHLETE, PAST OR PRESENT
- BRAVE
- THRASHER
- HAWK
- FALCON
Group 3
Reveal category
NAMES OF WOMEN'S TENNIS PLAYERS
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COCO
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NAMES OF WOMEN'S TENNIS PLAYERS
- COCO
- IGA
- MIRRA
- MADISON
Group 4
Reveal category
CAN BE PRECEDED BY "LINE"
Reveal one tile
UP
Reveal all four tiles
CAN BE PRECEDED BY "LINE"
- UP
- BACKER
- MAN
- SCORE
Reveal full answer
LIVELY
- ANIMATED
- SPIRITED
- EXCITED
- ENERGETIC
AN ATLANTA ATHLETE, PAST OR PRESENT
- BRAVE
- THRASHER
- HAWK
- FALCON
NAMES OF WOMEN'S TENNIS PLAYERS
- COCO
- IGA
- MIRRA
- MADISON
CAN BE PRECEDED BY "LINE"
- UP
- BACKER
- MAN
- SCORE
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