Sports Connections Hints: Oct 8, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 8, 2025 (2025-10-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #586
Connections Sports #586 · 2025-10-08
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Group 1
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LEADER OF A TEAM
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MANAGER
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LEADER OF A TEAM
- MANAGER
- COACH
- GAFFER
- SKIPPER
Group 2
Reveal category
NFL DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
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LUCK
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NFL DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
- LUCK
- COUCH
- MANNING
- CARR
Group 3
Reveal category
FORMER MLB TEAM NAMES
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PILOTS
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FORMER MLB TEAM NAMES
- PILOTS
- BROWNS
- SENATORS
- EXPOS
Group 4
Reveal category
WHAT "C" MIGHT MEAN
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CATCHER
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WHAT "C" MIGHT MEAN
- CATCHER
- CAPTAIN
- CENTER
- CELTICS
Reveal full answer
LEADER OF A TEAM
- MANAGER
- COACH
- GAFFER
- SKIPPER
NFL DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
- LUCK
- COUCH
- MANNING
- CARR
FORMER MLB TEAM NAMES
- PILOTS
- BROWNS
- SENATORS
- EXPOS
WHAT "C" MIGHT MEAN
- CATCHER
- CAPTAIN
- CENTER
- CELTICS
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