Sports Connections Hints: Oct 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 18, 2025 (2025-10-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #596
Connections Sports #596 · 2025-10-18
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
GOLF CLUBS
Reveal one tile
DRIVER
Reveal all four tiles
GOLF CLUBS
- DRIVER
- IRON
- PUTTER
- WEDGE
Group 2
Reveal category
FINE-TUNE
Reveal one tile
SHARPEN
Reveal all four tiles
FINE-TUNE
- SHARPEN
- POLISH
- IMPROVE
- BETTER
Group 3
Reveal category
QBS NAMED JOE
Reveal one tile
NAMATH
Reveal all four tiles
QBS NAMED JOE
- NAMATH
- MONTANA
- FLACCO
- BURROW
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST WORDS OF BASKETBALL MOVIES
Reveal one tile
JUMP
Reveal all four tiles
LAST WORDS OF BASKETBALL MOVIES
- JUMP
- CHIPS
- CARTER
- MIKE
Reveal full answer
GOLF CLUBS
- DRIVER
- IRON
- PUTTER
- WEDGE
FINE-TUNE
- SHARPEN
- POLISH
- IMPROVE
- BETTER
QBS NAMED JOE
- NAMATH
- MONTANA
- FLACCO
- BURROW
LAST WORDS OF BASKETBALL MOVIES
- JUMP
- CHIPS
- CARTER
- MIKE
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