Sports Connections Hints: Sep 2, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 2, 2025 (2025-09-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #542
Connections Sports #542 · 2025-09-02
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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
MONEY MADE
Reveal one tile
SALARY
Reveal all four tiles
MONEY MADE
- SALARY
- EARNINGS
- INCOME
- PAY
Group 2
Reveal category
NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
Reveal one tile
CAPS
Reveal all four tiles
NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- CAPS
- HABS
- SENS
- AVS
Group 3
Reveal category
EFL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
Reveal one tile
SOUTHAMPTON
Reveal all four tiles
EFL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
- SOUTHAMPTON
- WREXHAM
- WEST BROM
- LEICESTER
Group 4
Reveal category
HOME RUN _____
Reveal one tile
DERBY
Reveal all four tiles
HOME RUN _____
- DERBY
- TROT
- HITTER
- BAKER
Reveal full answer
MONEY MADE
- SALARY
- EARNINGS
- INCOME
- PAY
NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- CAPS
- HABS
- SENS
- AVS
EFL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
- SOUTHAMPTON
- WREXHAM
- WEST BROM
- LEICESTER
HOME RUN _____
- DERBY
- TROT
- HITTER
- BAKER
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