Sports Connections Hints: Jul 25, 2025
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Meta: Sports puzzle #497
Connections Sports #497 · 2025-07-25
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Group 1
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HOCKEY STATISTICS
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GOALS
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HOCKEY STATISTICS
- GOALS
- SHOTS
- PLUS/MINUS
- PENALTY MINUTES
Group 2
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAMS
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DUCKS
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAMS
- DUCKS
- SPARKS
- ANGELS
- CLIPPERS
Group 3
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TEAMS JERRY RICE PLAYED FOR
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49ERS
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TEAMS JERRY RICE PLAYED FOR
- 49ERS
- RAIDERS
- SEAHAWKS
- MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE
Group 4
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WHAT "CUT" COULD MEAN
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RELEASE
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WHAT "CUT" COULD MEAN
- RELEASE
- SWING
- CHANGE DIRECTION
- GASH
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HOCKEY STATISTICS
- GOALS
- SHOTS
- PLUS/MINUS
- PENALTY MINUTES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAMS
- DUCKS
- SPARKS
- ANGELS
- CLIPPERS
TEAMS JERRY RICE PLAYED FOR
- 49ERS
- RAIDERS
- SEAHAWKS
- MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE
WHAT "CUT" COULD MEAN
- RELEASE
- SWING
- CHANGE DIRECTION
- GASH
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