Sports Connections Hints: Jul 31, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 31, 2025 (2025-07-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #503
Connections Sports #503 · 2025-07-31
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Group 1
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TERMS IN 8-BALL POOL
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STRIPES
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TERMS IN 8-BALL POOL
- STRIPES
- SOLIDS
- CUE
- SCRATCH
Group 2
Reveal category
AFC WEST TEAMS
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CHIEFS
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AFC WEST TEAMS
- CHIEFS
- BRONCOS
- CHARGERS
- RAIDERS
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH JALEN HURTS
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ALABAMA
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ASSOCIATED WITH JALEN HURTS
- ALABAMA
- OKLAHOMA
- EAGLES
- SUPER BOWL MVP
Group 4
Reveal category
TENNIS _____
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COURT
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TENNIS _____
- COURT
- ELBOW
- SHOES
- RACKET
Reveal full answer
TERMS IN 8-BALL POOL
- STRIPES
- SOLIDS
- CUE
- SCRATCH
AFC WEST TEAMS
- CHIEFS
- BRONCOS
- CHARGERS
- RAIDERS
ASSOCIATED WITH JALEN HURTS
- ALABAMA
- OKLAHOMA
- EAGLES
- SUPER BOWL MVP
TENNIS _____
- COURT
- ELBOW
- SHOES
- RACKET
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