Sports Connections Hints: Aug 30, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 30, 2025 (2025-08-30). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #539
Connections Sports #539 · 2025-08-30
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Group 1
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WAYS A FOOTBALL CHANGES POSSESSIONS
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PUNT
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WAYS A FOOTBALL CHANGES POSSESSIONS
- PUNT
- INTERCEPTION
- FUMBLE
- DOWNS
Group 2
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OHIO TEAMS
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OHIO STATE
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OHIO TEAMS
- OHIO STATE
- BLUE JACKETS
- CREW
- BENGALS
Group 3
Reveal category
LAST 4 NL CY YOUNG WINNERS
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SALE
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LAST 4 NL CY YOUNG WINNERS
- SALE
- SNELL
- ALCANTARA
- BURNES
Group 4
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ASSOCIATED WITH BIJAN ROBINSON
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TEXAS
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ASSOCIATED WITH BIJAN ROBINSON
- TEXAS
- FALCONS
- RB
- MUSTARD
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WAYS A FOOTBALL CHANGES POSSESSIONS
- PUNT
- INTERCEPTION
- FUMBLE
- DOWNS
OHIO TEAMS
- OHIO STATE
- BLUE JACKETS
- CREW
- BENGALS
LAST 4 NL CY YOUNG WINNERS
- SALE
- SNELL
- ALCANTARA
- BURNES
ASSOCIATED WITH BIJAN ROBINSON
- TEXAS
- FALCONS
- RB
- MUSTARD
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