Sports Connections Hints: Aug 15, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 15, 2025 (2025-08-15). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #518
Connections Sports #518 · 2025-08-15
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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
AFC EAST TEAMS
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PATRIOTS
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AFC EAST TEAMS
- PATRIOTS
- JETS
- BILLS
- DOLPHINS
Group 2
Reveal category
SKATEBOARDING TERMS
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GRIND
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SKATEBOARDING TERMS
- GRIND
- KICKFLIP
- GOOFY
- OLLIE
Group 3
Reveal category
MEMBERS OF THE L.A. SPARKS
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PLUM
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MEMBERS OF THE L.A. SPARKS
- PLUM
- BRINK
- HAMBY
- JACKSON
Group 4
Reveal category
BOSTON _____
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MARATHON
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BOSTON _____
- MARATHON
- COLLEGE
- RED SOX
- BRUINS
Reveal full answer
AFC EAST TEAMS
- PATRIOTS
- JETS
- BILLS
- DOLPHINS
SKATEBOARDING TERMS
- GRIND
- KICKFLIP
- GOOFY
- OLLIE
MEMBERS OF THE L.A. SPARKS
- PLUM
- BRINK
- HAMBY
- JACKSON
BOSTON _____
- MARATHON
- COLLEGE
- RED SOX
- BRUINS
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