Sports Connections Hints: Aug 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 3, 2025 (2025-08-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #506
Connections Sports #506 · 2025-08-03
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Group 1
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DISTANCES, IN HORSE RACING
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FURLONG
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DISTANCES, IN HORSE RACING
- FURLONG
- LENGTH
- MILE
- NOSE
Group 2
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RECEIVING ROUTES FOR A RUNNING BACK
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FLAT
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RECEIVING ROUTES FOR A RUNNING BACK
- FLAT
- WHEEL
- SWING
- ANGLE
Group 3
Reveal category
2025 MLB ALL-STAR PITCHERS
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CROCHET
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2025 MLB ALL-STAR PITCHERS
- CROCHET
- FRIED
- GORE
- SKENES
Group 4
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ORIGINAL ABA TEAMS, IN SINGULAR FORM
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CHAPARRAL
Reveal all four tiles
ORIGINAL ABA TEAMS, IN SINGULAR FORM
- CHAPARRAL
- COLONEL
- PACER
- ROCKET
Reveal full answer
DISTANCES, IN HORSE RACING
- FURLONG
- LENGTH
- MILE
- NOSE
RECEIVING ROUTES FOR A RUNNING BACK
- FLAT
- WHEEL
- SWING
- ANGLE
2025 MLB ALL-STAR PITCHERS
- CROCHET
- FRIED
- GORE
- SKENES
ORIGINAL ABA TEAMS, IN SINGULAR FORM
- CHAPARRAL
- COLONEL
- PACER
- ROCKET
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