Sports Connections Hints: Sep 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 12, 2025 (2025-09-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #552
Connections Sports #552 · 2025-09-12
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Group 1
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BICYCLE PARTS
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BRAKE
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BICYCLE PARTS
- BRAKE
- SADDLE
- HANDLEBAR
- CHAIN
Group 2
Reveal category
DESCRIPTORS FOR TYPES OF HOME RUNS
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SOLO
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DESCRIPTORS FOR TYPES OF HOME RUNS
- SOLO
- INSIDE-THE-PARK
- 3-RUN
- WALK-OFF
Group 3
Reveal category
FORMER WNBA TEAM NAMES
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SHOCK
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FORMER WNBA TEAM NAMES
- SHOCK
- COMETS
- ROCKERS
- SOL
Group 4
Reveal category
ITEMS IN NFL LOGOS
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STAR
Reveal all four tiles
ITEMS IN NFL LOGOS
- STAR
- ARROWHEAD
- SKULL
- HORSESHOE
Reveal full answer
BICYCLE PARTS
- BRAKE
- SADDLE
- HANDLEBAR
- CHAIN
DESCRIPTORS FOR TYPES OF HOME RUNS
- SOLO
- INSIDE-THE-PARK
- 3-RUN
- WALK-OFF
FORMER WNBA TEAM NAMES
- SHOCK
- COMETS
- ROCKERS
- SOL
ITEMS IN NFL LOGOS
- STAR
- ARROWHEAD
- SKULL
- HORSESHOE
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