Sports Connections Hints: Aug 20, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 20, 2025 (2025-08-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #523
Connections Sports #523 · 2025-08-20
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Group 1
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IVY LEAGUE TEAM NICKNAMES
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BIG RED
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IVY LEAGUE TEAM NICKNAMES
- BIG RED
- CRIMSON
- BIG GREEN
- LIONS
Group 2
Reveal category
PLACES AT A GOLF COURSE
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RANGE
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PLACES AT A GOLF COURSE
- RANGE
- CLUBHOUSE
- PRO SHOP
- CART PATH
Group 3
Reveal category
49ERS HALL OF FAMERS
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LOTT
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49ERS HALL OF FAMERS
- LOTT
- RICE
- YOUNG
- MONTANA
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS IN MARINERS LOGOS
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TRIDENT
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THINGS IN MARINERS LOGOS
- TRIDENT
- COMPASS ROSE
- BASEBALL
- S
Reveal full answer
IVY LEAGUE TEAM NICKNAMES
- BIG RED
- CRIMSON
- BIG GREEN
- LIONS
PLACES AT A GOLF COURSE
- RANGE
- CLUBHOUSE
- PRO SHOP
- CART PATH
49ERS HALL OF FAMERS
- LOTT
- RICE
- YOUNG
- MONTANA
THINGS IN MARINERS LOGOS
- TRIDENT
- COMPASS ROSE
- BASEBALL
- S
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