Sports Connections Hints: Aug 21, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 21, 2025 (2025-08-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #524
Connections Sports #524 · 2025-08-21
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Group 1
Reveal category
OBJECTIVE
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TARGET
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OBJECTIVE
- TARGET
- AIM
- GOAL
- MARK
Group 2
Reveal category
NFL TEAM ABBREVIATIONS
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NO
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NFL TEAM ABBREVIATIONS
- NO
- MIN
- CHI
- MIA
Group 3
Reveal category
NBA ARENAS ENDING WITH "CENTER"
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DELTA
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NBA ARENAS ENDING WITH "CENTER"
- DELTA
- AMERICAN AIRLINES
- BARCLAYS
- KIA
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS WITH AN NHL TEAM
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GEODUCKS
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ENDS WITH AN NHL TEAM
- GEODUCKS
- VIKINGS
- SPOILERS
- SUPERSTARS
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OBJECTIVE
- TARGET
- AIM
- GOAL
- MARK
NFL TEAM ABBREVIATIONS
- NO
- MIN
- CHI
- MIA
NBA ARENAS ENDING WITH "CENTER"
- DELTA
- AMERICAN AIRLINES
- BARCLAYS
- KIA
ENDS WITH AN NHL TEAM
- GEODUCKS
- VIKINGS
- SPOILERS
- SUPERSTARS
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