Sports Connections Hints: Oct 15, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 15, 2025 (2025-10-15). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #593
Connections Sports #593 · 2025-10-15
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Group 1
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BASKETBALL DEFENSES, IN SHORT
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ZONE
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BASKETBALL DEFENSES, IN SHORT
- ZONE
- MAN
- PRESS
- 2-3
Group 2
Reveal category
FANTASY FOOTBALL POSITIONS
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QB
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FANTASY FOOTBALL POSITIONS
- QB
- WR
- FLEX
- D/ST
Group 3
Reveal category
BIG 12 SCHOOLS, ABBREVIATED
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BYU
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BIG 12 SCHOOLS, ABBREVIATED
- BYU
- UCF
- TCU
- WVU
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ HITTER
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NO
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_____ HITTER
- NO
- CLEANUP
- DESIGNATED
- PINCH
Reveal full answer
BASKETBALL DEFENSES, IN SHORT
- ZONE
- MAN
- PRESS
- 2-3
FANTASY FOOTBALL POSITIONS
- QB
- WR
- FLEX
- D/ST
BIG 12 SCHOOLS, ABBREVIATED
- BYU
- UCF
- TCU
- WVU
_____ HITTER
- NO
- CLEANUP
- DESIGNATED
- PINCH
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