Sports Connections Hints: Aug 23, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 23, 2025 (2025-08-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #527
Connections Sports #527 · 2025-08-23
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Group 1
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DECISIVE VICTORY
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ROMP
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DECISIVE VICTORY
- ROMP
- BLOWOUT
- LANDSLIDE
- RUNAWAY
Group 2
Reveal category
COUNTRIES IN SIX NATIONS RUGBY
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FRANCE
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COUNTRIES IN SIX NATIONS RUGBY
- FRANCE
- ENGLAND
- WALES
- IRELAND
Group 3
Reveal category
NAMES OF NFL WRS
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ROME
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NAMES OF NFL WRS
- ROME
- CEEDEE
- LADD
- PUKA
Group 4
Reveal category
BIG 12 SCHOOL LOCATIONS
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MANHATTAN
Reveal all four tiles
BIG 12 SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- MANHATTAN
- AMES
- MORGANTOWN
- LAWRENCE
Reveal full answer
DECISIVE VICTORY
- ROMP
- BLOWOUT
- LANDSLIDE
- RUNAWAY
COUNTRIES IN SIX NATIONS RUGBY
- FRANCE
- ENGLAND
- WALES
- IRELAND
NAMES OF NFL WRS
- ROME
- CEEDEE
- LADD
- PUKA
BIG 12 SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- MANHATTAN
- AMES
- MORGANTOWN
- LAWRENCE
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