Sports Connections Hints: Oct 12, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 12, 2025 (2025-10-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #590
Connections Sports #590 · 2025-10-12
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Group 1
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MINNESOTA TEAMS
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WILD
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MINNESOTA TEAMS
- WILD
- LYNX
- TWINS
- VIKINGS
Group 2
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PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
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FOREST
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PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- FOREST
- VILLA
- WOLVES
- CITY
Group 3
Reveal category
FIRST NAMES OF U.S. WOMEN'S GYMNASTS
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SIMONE
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FIRST NAMES OF U.S. WOMEN'S GYMNASTS
- SIMONE
- JADE
- JORDAN
- SUNISA
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN A BODY PART
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METCALF
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS IN A BODY PART
- METCALF
- CHAMPIONSHIP
- BACKFLIP
- BUCKEYE
Reveal full answer
MINNESOTA TEAMS
- WILD
- LYNX
- TWINS
- VIKINGS
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- FOREST
- VILLA
- WOLVES
- CITY
FIRST NAMES OF U.S. WOMEN'S GYMNASTS
- SIMONE
- JADE
- JORDAN
- SUNISA
ENDS IN A BODY PART
- METCALF
- CHAMPIONSHIP
- BACKFLIP
- BUCKEYE
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