Sports Connections Hints: Aug 10, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 10, 2025 (2025-08-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #513

Connections Sports #513 · 2025-08-10

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Group 1

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FORTITUDE

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GUTS

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FORTITUDE

  • GUTS
  • GRIT
  • MOXIE
  • METTLE

Group 2

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TAILGATING NEEDS

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COOLER

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TAILGATING NEEDS

  • COOLER
  • GRILL
  • TENT
  • CHAIRS

Group 3

Reveal category

FAMOUS SOCCER VENUES

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CAMP NOU

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FAMOUS SOCCER VENUES

  • CAMP NOU
  • SAN SIRO
  • OLD TRAFFORD
  • STAMFORD BRIDGE

Group 4

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FORMER NFL CITIES

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SAN DIEGO

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FORMER NFL CITIES

  • SAN DIEGO
  • OAKLAND
  • ST. LOUIS
  • CANTON
Reveal full answer

FORTITUDE

  • GUTS
  • GRIT
  • MOXIE
  • METTLE

TAILGATING NEEDS

  • COOLER
  • GRILL
  • TENT
  • CHAIRS

FAMOUS SOCCER VENUES

  • CAMP NOU
  • SAN SIRO
  • OLD TRAFFORD
  • STAMFORD BRIDGE

FORMER NFL CITIES

  • SAN DIEGO
  • OAKLAND
  • ST. LOUIS
  • CANTON

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