Sports Connections Hints: Oct 20, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 20, 2025 (2025-10-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #598
Connections Sports #598 · 2025-10-20
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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
CHICAGO TEAMS
Reveal one tile
CUBS
Reveal all four tiles
CHICAGO TEAMS
- CUBS
- SKY
- BULLS
- BEARS
Group 2
Reveal category
WITH "WEIGHT," COMBAT SPORTS DIVISIONS
Reveal one tile
FEATHER
Reveal all four tiles
WITH "WEIGHT," COMBAT SPORTS DIVISIONS
- FEATHER
- BANTAM
- HEAVY
- FLY
Group 3
Reveal category
GROUP OF 5 CFB TEAMS
Reveal one tile
CHANTICLEERS
Reveal all four tiles
GROUP OF 5 CFB TEAMS
- CHANTICLEERS
- GREEN WAVE
- BLAZERS
- PIRATES
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ ROOM
Reveal one tile
FILM
Reveal all four tiles
_____ ROOM
- FILM
- LOCKER
- DRESSING
- GREEN
Reveal full answer
CHICAGO TEAMS
- CUBS
- SKY
- BULLS
- BEARS
WITH "WEIGHT," COMBAT SPORTS DIVISIONS
- FEATHER
- BANTAM
- HEAVY
- FLY
GROUP OF 5 CFB TEAMS
- CHANTICLEERS
- GREEN WAVE
- BLAZERS
- PIRATES
_____ ROOM
- FILM
- LOCKER
- DRESSING
- GREEN
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