Sports Connections Hints: Sep 10, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 10, 2025 (2025-09-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #550
Connections Sports #550 · 2025-09-10
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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
NL EAST TEAMS
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NEW YORK
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NL EAST TEAMS
- NEW YORK
- MIAMI
- ATLANTA
- PHILADELPHIA
Group 2
Reveal category
SYNONYMS OF SLAM, IN BASKETBALL
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DUNK
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SYNONYMS OF SLAM, IN BASKETBALL
- DUNK
- STUFF
- JAM
- FLUSH
Group 3
Reveal category
NIKE SHOES
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CORTEZ
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NIKE SHOES
- CORTEZ
- SHOX
- BLAZER
- PEGASUS
Group 4
Reveal category
ACTORS WHO PLAYED FOOTBALL COACHES
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WASHINGTON
Reveal all four tiles
ACTORS WHO PLAYED FOOTBALL COACHES
- WASHINGTON
- PACINO
- WINKLER
- THORNTON
Reveal full answer
NL EAST TEAMS
- NEW YORK
- MIAMI
- ATLANTA
- PHILADELPHIA
SYNONYMS OF SLAM, IN BASKETBALL
- DUNK
- STUFF
- JAM
- FLUSH
NIKE SHOES
- CORTEZ
- SHOX
- BLAZER
- PEGASUS
ACTORS WHO PLAYED FOOTBALL COACHES
- WASHINGTON
- PACINO
- WINKLER
- THORNTON
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