Sports Connections Hints: Oct 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 3, 2025 (2025-10-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #581
Connections Sports #581 · 2025-10-03
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Group 1
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PRO SOCCER LEAGUES
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PREMIER LEAGUE
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PRO SOCCER LEAGUES
- PREMIER LEAGUE
- SERIE A
- MLS
- BUNDESLIGA
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL TRICK PLAYS
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FLEA FLICKER
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FOOTBALL TRICK PLAYS
- FLEA FLICKER
- STATUE OF LIBERTY
- PHILLY SPECIAL
- HOOK AND LATERAL
Group 3
Reveal category
SPORTS TV SHOWS
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RUNNING POINT
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SPORTS TV SHOWS
- RUNNING POINT
- FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
- TED LASSO
- EASTBOUND AND DOWN
Group 4
Reveal category
CONTAINS SURNAME OF A U.S. PRESIDENT
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JUSTIN JEFFERSON
Reveal all four tiles
CONTAINS SURNAME OF A U.S. PRESIDENT
- JUSTIN JEFFERSON
- WASHINGTON WIZARDS
- A'JA WILSON
- CLEVELAND BROWNS
Reveal full answer
PRO SOCCER LEAGUES
- PREMIER LEAGUE
- SERIE A
- MLS
- BUNDESLIGA
FOOTBALL TRICK PLAYS
- FLEA FLICKER
- STATUE OF LIBERTY
- PHILLY SPECIAL
- HOOK AND LATERAL
SPORTS TV SHOWS
- RUNNING POINT
- FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
- TED LASSO
- EASTBOUND AND DOWN
CONTAINS SURNAME OF A U.S. PRESIDENT
- JUSTIN JEFFERSON
- WASHINGTON WIZARDS
- A'JA WILSON
- CLEVELAND BROWNS
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