Sports Connections Hints: Jun 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 18, 2025 (2025-06-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #458
Connections Sports #458 · 2025-06-18
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Group 1
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NFC SOUTH TEAMS
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NEW ORLEANS
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NFC SOUTH TEAMS
- NEW ORLEANS
- ATLANTA
- TAMPA BAY
- CAROLINA
Group 2
Reveal category
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES
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ROSE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES
- ROSE
- HOLIDAY
- SUGAR
- MUSIC CITY
Group 3
Reveal category
LAST FOUR NWSL CHAMPIONS
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PRIDE
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LAST FOUR NWSL CHAMPIONS
- PRIDE
- GOTHAM
- THORNS
- SPIRIT
Group 4
Reveal category
ANAGRAMS OF MLB TEAMS
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STEM
Reveal all four tiles
ANAGRAMS OF MLB TEAMS
- STEM
- ROASTS
- TRAIPSE
- GLEANS
Reveal full answer
NFC SOUTH TEAMS
- NEW ORLEANS
- ATLANTA
- TAMPA BAY
- CAROLINA
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES
- ROSE
- HOLIDAY
- SUGAR
- MUSIC CITY
LAST FOUR NWSL CHAMPIONS
- PRIDE
- GOTHAM
- THORNS
- SPIRIT
ANAGRAMS OF MLB TEAMS
- STEM
- ROASTS
- TRAIPSE
- GLEANS
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