Sports Connections Hints: Aug 22, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 22, 2025 (2025-08-22). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #526
Connections Sports #526 · 2025-08-22
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Group 1
Reveal category
RECOGNIZE
Reveal one tile
CROWN
Reveal all four tiles
RECOGNIZE
- CROWN
- HONOR
- CORONATE
- AWARD
Group 2
Reveal category
A CHICAGO ATHLETE
Reveal one tile
BEAR
Reveal all four tiles
A CHICAGO ATHLETE
- BEAR
- BULL
- CUB
- BLACKHAWK
Group 3
Reveal category
ACC TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
Reveal one tile
PITT
Reveal all four tiles
ACC TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- PITT
- CAL
- WAKE
- CUSE
Group 4
Reveal category
FRONT _____
Reveal one tile
OFFICE
Reveal all four tiles
FRONT _____
- OFFICE
- COURT
- RUNNER
- ROW
Reveal full answer
RECOGNIZE
- CROWN
- HONOR
- CORONATE
- AWARD
A CHICAGO ATHLETE
- BEAR
- BULL
- CUB
- BLACKHAWK
ACC TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- PITT
- CAL
- WAKE
- CUSE
FRONT _____
- OFFICE
- COURT
- RUNNER
- ROW
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