Sports Connections Hints: Sep 16, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 16, 2025 (2025-09-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #556
Connections Sports #556 · 2025-09-16
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Group 1
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GOLF SCORING TERMS
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PAR
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GOLF SCORING TERMS
- PAR
- EAGLE
- BIRDIE
- BOGEY
Group 2
Reveal category
WNBA
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WOMEN'S
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WNBA
- WOMEN'S
- NATIONAL
- BASKETBALL
- ASSOCIATION
Group 3
Reveal category
SPORTS THAT HAVE JUDGES
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DIVING
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SPORTS THAT HAVE JUDGES
- DIVING
- GYMNASTICS
- FIGURE SKATING
- SKATEBOARDING
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ CUP
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AMERICA'S
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_____ CUP
- AMERICA'S
- STANLEY
- RYDER
- WORLD
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GOLF SCORING TERMS
- PAR
- EAGLE
- BIRDIE
- BOGEY
WNBA
- WOMEN'S
- NATIONAL
- BASKETBALL
- ASSOCIATION
SPORTS THAT HAVE JUDGES
- DIVING
- GYMNASTICS
- FIGURE SKATING
- SKATEBOARDING
_____ CUP
- AMERICA'S
- STANLEY
- RYDER
- WORLD
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