Sports Connections Hints: Oct 5, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 5, 2025 (2025-10-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #583
Connections Sports #583 · 2025-10-05
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Group 1
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WAYS TO SHOW STANDING IN DIFFERENT SPORTS
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TABLE
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WAYS TO SHOW STANDING IN DIFFERENT SPORTS
- TABLE
- STANDINGS
- LEADERBOARD
- RANKINGS
Group 2
Reveal category
TEAMS NAMED AFTER DOG BREEDS
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CONNECTICUT
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TEAMS NAMED AFTER DOG BREEDS
- CONNECTICUT
- GEORGIA
- GONZAGA
- WASHINGTON
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS WHOSE NICKNAMES ARE COLORS
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SYRACUSE
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TEAMS WHOSE NICKNAMES ARE COLORS
- SYRACUSE
- CINCINNATI
- ST. LOUIS
- STANFORD
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ BALL
Reveal one tile
MEDICINE
Reveal all four tiles
_____ BALL
- MEDICINE
- BREAKING
- BANANA
- PING-PONG
Reveal full answer
WAYS TO SHOW STANDING IN DIFFERENT SPORTS
- TABLE
- STANDINGS
- LEADERBOARD
- RANKINGS
TEAMS NAMED AFTER DOG BREEDS
- CONNECTICUT
- GEORGIA
- GONZAGA
- WASHINGTON
TEAMS WHOSE NICKNAMES ARE COLORS
- SYRACUSE
- CINCINNATI
- ST. LOUIS
- STANFORD
_____ BALL
- MEDICINE
- BREAKING
- BANANA
- PING-PONG
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