Sports Connections Hints: Sep 19, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 19, 2025 (2025-09-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #566
Connections Sports #566 · 2025-09-19
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Group 1
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THINGS SEEN ON AN NFL SIDELINE
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CHAINS
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THINGS SEEN ON AN NFL SIDELINE
- CHAINS
- BENCHES
- COACHES
- MEDICAL TENT
Group 2
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NBA TEAMS WITH SINGULAR NICKNAMES
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MAGIC
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NBA TEAMS WITH SINGULAR NICKNAMES
- MAGIC
- JAZZ
- THUNDER
- HEAT
Group 3
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TEAMS MICHAEL JORDAN PLAYED FOR
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UNC
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TEAMS MICHAEL JORDAN PLAYED FOR
- UNC
- BULLS
- BARONS
- WIZARDS
Group 4
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BIG TEN STADIUMS
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CAMP RANDALL
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BIG TEN STADIUMS
- CAMP RANDALL
- BEAVER
- OHIO
- SPARTAN
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THINGS SEEN ON AN NFL SIDELINE
- CHAINS
- BENCHES
- COACHES
- MEDICAL TENT
NBA TEAMS WITH SINGULAR NICKNAMES
- MAGIC
- JAZZ
- THUNDER
- HEAT
TEAMS MICHAEL JORDAN PLAYED FOR
- UNC
- BULLS
- BARONS
- WIZARDS
BIG TEN STADIUMS
- CAMP RANDALL
- BEAVER
- OHIO
- SPARTAN
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