Sports Connections Hints: Sep 1, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 1, 2025 (2025-09-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #541
Connections Sports #541 · 2025-09-01
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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
BASEBALL POSITIONS
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PITCHER
Reveal all four tiles
BASEBALL POSITIONS
- PITCHER
- SHORTSTOP
- FIRST BASEMAN
- CENTER FIELDER
Group 2
Reveal category
VOLLEYBALL POSITIONS
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SETTER
Reveal all four tiles
VOLLEYBALL POSITIONS
- SETTER
- OUTSIDE HITTER
- MIDDLE BLOCKER
- LIBERO
Group 3
Reveal category
FOOTBALL-COACHING BILLS
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BELICHICK
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL-COACHING BILLS
- BELICHICK
- PARCELLS
- COWHER
- WALSH
Group 4
Reveal category
ACTUAL MLS HOME CITIES/TOWNS
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FOXBORO
Reveal all four tiles
ACTUAL MLS HOME CITIES/TOWNS
- FOXBORO
- CHESTER
- FRISCO
- SANDY
Reveal full answer
BASEBALL POSITIONS
- PITCHER
- SHORTSTOP
- FIRST BASEMAN
- CENTER FIELDER
VOLLEYBALL POSITIONS
- SETTER
- OUTSIDE HITTER
- MIDDLE BLOCKER
- LIBERO
FOOTBALL-COACHING BILLS
- BELICHICK
- PARCELLS
- COWHER
- WALSH
ACTUAL MLS HOME CITIES/TOWNS
- FOXBORO
- CHESTER
- FRISCO
- SANDY
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