Sports Connections Hints: Aug 2, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 2, 2025 (2025-08-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #505
Connections Sports #505 · 2025-08-02
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
WORKERS AT A STADIUM
Reveal one tile
SECURITY
Reveal all four tiles
WORKERS AT A STADIUM
- SECURITY
- GROUNDS CREW
- USHER
- CONCESSION STAFF
Group 2
Reveal category
USED TO DESCRIBE A 3-POINTER
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3
Reveal all four tiles
USED TO DESCRIBE A 3-POINTER
- 3
- TREY
- BEYOND THE ARC
- DOWNTOWN
Group 3
Reveal category
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES
Reveal one tile
FEW
Reveal all four tiles
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES
- FEW
- OATS
- PAINTER
- POPE
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ GIANTS
Reveal one tile
LITTLE
Reveal all four tiles
_____ GIANTS
- LITTLE
- NEW YORK
- SAN FRANCISCO
- YOMIURI
Reveal full answer
WORKERS AT A STADIUM
- SECURITY
- GROUNDS CREW
- USHER
- CONCESSION STAFF
USED TO DESCRIBE A 3-POINTER
- 3
- TREY
- BEYOND THE ARC
- DOWNTOWN
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES
- FEW
- OATS
- PAINTER
- POPE
_____ GIANTS
- LITTLE
- NEW YORK
- SAN FRANCISCO
- YOMIURI
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