Sports Connections Hints: Oct 9, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 9, 2025 (2025-10-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #587
Connections Sports #587 · 2025-10-09
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Group 1
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MUSCLES, INFORMALLY
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QUADS
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MUSCLES, INFORMALLY
- QUADS
- PECS
- ABS
- TRAPS
Group 2
Reveal category
L.A. FOOTBALL TEAMS
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USC
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L.A. FOOTBALL TEAMS
- USC
- UCLA
- CHARGERS
- RAMS
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH SAQUON BARKLEY
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EAGLES
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ASSOCIATED WITH SAQUON BARKLEY
- EAGLES
- GIANTS
- PENN STATE
- MADDEN COVER
Group 4
Reveal category
LAKERS HEAD COACHES
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REDICK
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LAKERS HEAD COACHES
- REDICK
- HAM
- WEST
- RILEY
Reveal full answer
MUSCLES, INFORMALLY
- QUADS
- PECS
- ABS
- TRAPS
L.A. FOOTBALL TEAMS
- USC
- UCLA
- CHARGERS
- RAMS
ASSOCIATED WITH SAQUON BARKLEY
- EAGLES
- GIANTS
- PENN STATE
- MADDEN COVER
LAKERS HEAD COACHES
- REDICK
- HAM
- WEST
- RILEY
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