Sports Connections Hints: Aug 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 12, 2025 (2025-08-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #515
Connections Sports #515 · 2025-08-12
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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
THINGS FANS HANG ON THEIR WALLS
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POSTER
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THINGS FANS HANG ON THEIR WALLS
- POSTER
- PENNANT
- FLAG
- BANNER
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL SPECIAL TEAMS POSITIONS
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KICKER
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FOOTBALL SPECIAL TEAMS POSITIONS
- KICKER
- PUNTER
- RETURNER
- LONG SNAPPER
Group 3
Reveal category
WILLIAMSES
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BUZZ
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WILLIAMSES
- BUZZ
- VENUS
- TED
- CALEB
Group 4
Reveal category
GOAL _____
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TENDER
Reveal all four tiles
GOAL _____
- TENDER
- KICK
- POST
- KEEPER
Reveal full answer
THINGS FANS HANG ON THEIR WALLS
- POSTER
- PENNANT
- FLAG
- BANNER
FOOTBALL SPECIAL TEAMS POSITIONS
- KICKER
- PUNTER
- RETURNER
- LONG SNAPPER
WILLIAMSES
- BUZZ
- VENUS
- TED
- CALEB
GOAL _____
- TENDER
- KICK
- POST
- KEEPER
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