Sports Connections Hints: Jul 16, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 16, 2025 (2025-07-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #488
Connections Sports #488 · 2025-07-16
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Group 1
Reveal category
EVALUATE
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SCOUT
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EVALUATE
- SCOUT
- GRADE
- RATE
- ASSESS
Group 2
Reveal category
TOUR DE FRANCE JERSEYS
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YELLOW
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TOUR DE FRANCE JERSEYS
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- POLKA DOT
- WHITE
Group 3
Reveal category
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ALUMNI
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PEPPERS
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ALUMNI
- PEPPERS
- HAMM
- JORDAN
- CARTER
Group 4
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS OF BIG TEN NICKNAMES
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NITTANY
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST WORDS OF BIG TEN NICKNAMES
- NITTANY
- SCARLET
- GOLDEN
- FIGHTING
Reveal full answer
EVALUATE
- SCOUT
- GRADE
- RATE
- ASSESS
TOUR DE FRANCE JERSEYS
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- POLKA DOT
- WHITE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ALUMNI
- PEPPERS
- HAMM
- JORDAN
- CARTER
FIRST WORDS OF BIG TEN NICKNAMES
- NITTANY
- SCARLET
- GOLDEN
- FIGHTING
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