Sports Connections Hints: Sep 21, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 21, 2025 (2025-09-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #570

Connections Sports #570 · 2025-09-21

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Group 1

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CONCESSION SNACKS

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PEANUTS

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CONCESSION SNACKS

  • PEANUTS
  • CRACKER JACK
  • POPCORN
  • PRETZEL

Group 2

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NFL TEAMS, INFORMALLY

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NINERS

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NFL TEAMS, INFORMALLY

  • NINERS
  • G-MEN
  • PATS
  • BIRDS

Group 3

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GATORADE FLAVORS

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LEMON LIME

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GATORADE FLAVORS

  • LEMON LIME
  • GLACIER FREEZE
  • COOL BLUE
  • FRUIT PUNCH

Group 4

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A SOCCER REFEREE'S ACCESSORIES

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CARDS

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A SOCCER REFEREE'S ACCESSORIES

  • CARDS
  • WHISTLE
  • WATCH
  • VANISHING SPRAY
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CONCESSION SNACKS

  • PEANUTS
  • CRACKER JACK
  • POPCORN
  • PRETZEL

NFL TEAMS, INFORMALLY

  • NINERS
  • G-MEN
  • PATS
  • BIRDS

GATORADE FLAVORS

  • LEMON LIME
  • GLACIER FREEZE
  • COOL BLUE
  • FRUIT PUNCH

A SOCCER REFEREE'S ACCESSORIES

  • CARDS
  • WHISTLE
  • WATCH
  • VANISHING SPRAY

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