Sports Connections Hints: Aug 24, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 24, 2025 (2025-08-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #525
Connections Sports #525 · 2025-08-24
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
USED TO HIT A BALL
Reveal one tile
PADDLE
Reveal all four tiles
USED TO HIT A BALL
- PADDLE
- RACKET
- BAT
- CLUB
Group 2
Reveal category
A SOUTH FLORIDA ATHLETE
Reveal one tile
MARLIN
Reveal all four tiles
A SOUTH FLORIDA ATHLETE
- MARLIN
- DOLPHIN
- PANTHER
- BUCCANEER
Group 3
Reveal category
DARTS TERMS
Reveal one tile
OCHE
Reveal all four tiles
DARTS TERMS
- OCHE
- BULL'S-EYE
- NINE-DARTER
- BIG FISH
Group 4
Reveal category
ANGELS TO WIN MVP
Reveal one tile
TROUT
Reveal all four tiles
ANGELS TO WIN MVP
- TROUT
- OHTANI
- GUERRERO
- BAYLOR
Reveal full answer
USED TO HIT A BALL
- PADDLE
- RACKET
- BAT
- CLUB
A SOUTH FLORIDA ATHLETE
- MARLIN
- DOLPHIN
- PANTHER
- BUCCANEER
DARTS TERMS
- OCHE
- BULL'S-EYE
- NINE-DARTER
- BIG FISH
ANGELS TO WIN MVP
- TROUT
- OHTANI
- GUERRERO
- BAYLOR
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