Sports Connections Hints: Jul 10, 2025

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Meta: Sports puzzle #482

Connections Sports #482 · 2025-07-10

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Group 1

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NHL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS

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VAN

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NHL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS

  • VAN
  • SEA
  • OTT
  • ANA

Group 2

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MEMBERS OF BASEBALL'S 500-HR CLUB

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RUTH

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MEMBERS OF BASEBALL'S 500-HR CLUB

  • RUTH
  • THOME
  • AARON
  • SOSA

Group 3

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WORDS OFTEN PRECEDED BY BOWLING

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PIN

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WORDS OFTEN PRECEDED BY BOWLING

  • PIN
  • BALL
  • ALLEY
  • SHOES

Group 4

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_____ WAGNER

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FRANZ

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_____ WAGNER

  • FRANZ
  • HONUS
  • BILLY
  • ALY
Reveal full answer

NHL TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS

  • VAN
  • SEA
  • OTT
  • ANA

MEMBERS OF BASEBALL'S 500-HR CLUB

  • RUTH
  • THOME
  • AARON
  • SOSA

WORDS OFTEN PRECEDED BY BOWLING

  • PIN
  • BALL
  • ALLEY
  • SHOES

_____ WAGNER

  • FRANZ
  • HONUS
  • BILLY
  • ALY

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