Sports Connections Hints: Oct 19, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 19, 2025 (2025-10-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #597
Connections Sports #597 · 2025-10-19
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Group 1
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WARM TEAM NAMES
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HEAT
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WARM TEAM NAMES
- HEAT
- FLAMES
- SUNS
- FIRE
Group 2
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ROWING TERMS
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COXSWAIN
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ROWING TERMS
- COXSWAIN
- BOW
- STERN
- REGATTA
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
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UCLA
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ASSOCIATED WITH KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
- UCLA
- LAKERS
- SKYHOOK
- 33
Group 4
Reveal category
WNBA DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
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CHARLES
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WNBA DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
- CHARLES
- BOSTON
- BIRD
- PLUM
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WARM TEAM NAMES
- HEAT
- FLAMES
- SUNS
- FIRE
ROWING TERMS
- COXSWAIN
- BOW
- STERN
- REGATTA
ASSOCIATED WITH KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
- UCLA
- LAKERS
- SKYHOOK
- 33
WNBA DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
- CHARLES
- BOSTON
- BIRD
- PLUM
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