Sports Connections Hints: Jul 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 3, 2025 (2025-07-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #473
Connections Sports #473 · 2025-07-03
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Group 1
Reveal category
NFL BROADCASTERS
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FOX
Reveal all four tiles
NFL BROADCASTERS
- FOX
- ESPN
- CBS
- PRIME
Group 2
Reveal category
U.S. OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
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ST. LOUIS
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U.S. OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
- ST. LOUIS
- ATLANTA
- LOS ANGELES
- LAKE PLACID
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS WITH THE COLOR BLUE IN THEIR NICKNAMES
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COLUMBUS
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS WITH THE COLOR BLUE IN THEIR NICKNAMES
- COLUMBUS
- TORONTO
- CREIGHTON
- CHELSEA
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES OF BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS
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MANTEL
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES OF BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- MANTEL
- MAIZE
- RAINS
- BOGS
Reveal full answer
NFL BROADCASTERS
- FOX
- ESPN
- CBS
- PRIME
U.S. OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
- ST. LOUIS
- ATLANTA
- LOS ANGELES
- LAKE PLACID
TEAMS WITH THE COLOR BLUE IN THEIR NICKNAMES
- COLUMBUS
- TORONTO
- CREIGHTON
- CHELSEA
HOMOPHONES OF BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- MANTEL
- MAIZE
- RAINS
- BOGS
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