Sports Connections Hints: Jun 11, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 11, 2025 (2025-06-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #452

Connections Sports #452 · 2025-06-11

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Group 1

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MOVING ON FOOT, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS

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RUN

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MOVING ON FOOT, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS

  • RUN
  • JOG
  • WALK
  • SPRINT

Group 2

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ONE-WORD SPORTS MOVIES

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ALI

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ONE-WORD SPORTS MOVIES

  • ALI
  • MIRACLE
  • CREED
  • SEABISCUIT

Group 3

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FAMOUS JOES

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BUCK

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FAMOUS JOES

  • BUCK
  • TORRE
  • MONTANA
  • FRAZIER

Group 4

Reveal category

FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF BIG TEN TEAM NAMES

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CORN

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FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF BIG TEN TEAM NAMES

  • CORN
  • SPAR
  • WILD
  • SCAR
Reveal full answer

MOVING ON FOOT, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS

  • RUN
  • JOG
  • WALK
  • SPRINT

ONE-WORD SPORTS MOVIES

  • ALI
  • MIRACLE
  • CREED
  • SEABISCUIT

FAMOUS JOES

  • BUCK
  • TORRE
  • MONTANA
  • FRAZIER

FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF BIG TEN TEAM NAMES

  • CORN
  • SPAR
  • WILD
  • SCAR

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