Sports Connections Hints: Sep 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 3, 2025 (2025-09-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #543
Connections Sports #543 · 2025-09-03
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Group 1
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LEVELS OF COMPETITIVE SPORTS
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HIGH SCHOOL
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LEVELS OF COMPETITIVE SPORTS
- HIGH SCHOOL
- COLLEGE
- PRO
- REC
Group 2
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FIRST WORDS OF BASKETBALL POSITIONS
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POINT
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FIRST WORDS OF BASKETBALL POSITIONS
- POINT
- SHOOTING
- SMALL
- POWER
Group 3
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NOTRE DAME ALUMNI IN WNBA
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DIGGINS
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NOTRE DAME ALUMNI IN WNBA
- DIGGINS
- CITRON
- MCBRIDE
- OGUNBOWALE
Group 4
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PLAYERS DRAFTED NO. 1 IN 2025
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WARD
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PLAYERS DRAFTED NO. 1 IN 2025
- WARD
- BUECKERS
- FLAGG
- SCHAEFER
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LEVELS OF COMPETITIVE SPORTS
- HIGH SCHOOL
- COLLEGE
- PRO
- REC
FIRST WORDS OF BASKETBALL POSITIONS
- POINT
- SHOOTING
- SMALL
- POWER
NOTRE DAME ALUMNI IN WNBA
- DIGGINS
- CITRON
- MCBRIDE
- OGUNBOWALE
PLAYERS DRAFTED NO. 1 IN 2025
- WARD
- BUECKERS
- FLAGG
- SCHAEFER
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