Sports Connections Hints: Sep 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 18, 2025 (2025-09-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #563
Connections Sports #563 · 2025-09-18
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Group 1
Reveal category
CARD SUITS
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CLUB
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CARD SUITS
- CLUB
- DIAMOND
- SPADE
- HEART
Group 2
Reveal category
DEPENDABLE
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CONSISTENT
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DEPENDABLE
- CONSISTENT
- STEADY
- RELIABLE
- UNFAILING
Group 3
Reveal category
_____ ALLEN
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RAY
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_____ ALLEN
- RAY
- PHOG
- JOSH
- DICK
Group 4
Reveal category
SPORTS TERMS … OR WORDS IN THE NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
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GOLF
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SPORTS TERMS … OR WORDS IN THE NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
- GOLF
- UNIFORM
- VICTOR
- YANKEE
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CARD SUITS
- CLUB
- DIAMOND
- SPADE
- HEART
DEPENDABLE
- CONSISTENT
- STEADY
- RELIABLE
- UNFAILING
_____ ALLEN
- RAY
- PHOG
- JOSH
- DICK
SPORTS TERMS … OR WORDS IN THE NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
- GOLF
- UNIFORM
- VICTOR
- YANKEE
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