Sports Connections Hints: Aug 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 18, 2025 (2025-08-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #521
Connections Sports #521 · 2025-08-18
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Group 1
Reveal category
FUNCTION
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ROLE
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FUNCTION
- ROLE
- DUTY
- POSITION
- ASSIGNMENT
Group 2
Reveal category
FANTASY FOOTBALL MOVES
Reveal one tile
START
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FANTASY FOOTBALL MOVES
- START
- SIT
- ADD
- DROP
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS BREANNA STEWART HAS PLAYED FOR
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UCONN
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TEAMS BREANNA STEWART HAS PLAYED FOR
- UCONN
- STORM
- LIBERTY
- USA
Group 4
Reveal category
RED _____
Reveal one tile
RAIDERS
Reveal all four tiles
RED _____
- RAIDERS
- BULLS
- CARD
- GRANGE
Reveal full answer
FUNCTION
- ROLE
- DUTY
- POSITION
- ASSIGNMENT
FANTASY FOOTBALL MOVES
- START
- SIT
- ADD
- DROP
TEAMS BREANNA STEWART HAS PLAYED FOR
- UCONN
- STORM
- LIBERTY
- USA
RED _____
- RAIDERS
- BULLS
- CARD
- GRANGE
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