Sports Connections Hints: Aug 6, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 6, 2025 (2025-08-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #509
Connections Sports #509 · 2025-08-06
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Group 1
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BASEBALL POSITIONS, ABBREVIATED
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C
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BASEBALL POSITIONS, ABBREVIATED
- C
- 2B
- SS
- P
Group 2
Reveal category
"GOAT"
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GREATEST
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"GOAT"
- GREATEST
- OF
- ALL
- TIME
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS KELCE
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SWIFT
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ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS KELCE
- SWIFT
- CHIEFS
- NEW HEIGHTS
- TE
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ KNIGHT(S)
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HILARY
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_____ KNIGHT(S)
- HILARY
- PHIL
- UCF
- GOLDEN
Reveal full answer
BASEBALL POSITIONS, ABBREVIATED
- C
- 2B
- SS
- P
"GOAT"
- GREATEST
- OF
- ALL
- TIME
ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVIS KELCE
- SWIFT
- CHIEFS
- NEW HEIGHTS
- TE
_____ KNIGHT(S)
- HILARY
- PHIL
- UCF
- GOLDEN
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