Sports Connections Hints: Oct 23, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 23, 2025 (2025-10-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #601
Connections Sports #601 · 2025-10-23
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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
SOUNDS FROM THE CROWD
Reveal one tile
WHISTLE
Reveal all four tiles
SOUNDS FROM THE CROWD
- WHISTLE
- CHEER
- CLAP
- BOO
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL OFFENSES
Reveal one tile
MOTION
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL OFFENSES
- MOTION
- PICK AND ROLL
- PRINCETON
- TRIANGLE
Group 3
Reveal category
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
Reveal one tile
SOUNDS
Reveal all four tiles
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- SOUNDS
- ACES
- JUMBO SHRIMP
- STORM CHASERS
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS WITH A BASKETBALL STAT
Reveal one tile
COUNTERPOINT
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS WITH A BASKETBALL STAT
- COUNTERPOINT
- BASSIST
- SUNBLOCK
- AFOUL
Reveal full answer
SOUNDS FROM THE CROWD
- WHISTLE
- CHEER
- CLAP
- BOO
BASKETBALL OFFENSES
- MOTION
- PICK AND ROLL
- PRINCETON
- TRIANGLE
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- SOUNDS
- ACES
- JUMBO SHRIMP
- STORM CHASERS
ENDS WITH A BASKETBALL STAT
- COUNTERPOINT
- BASSIST
- SUNBLOCK
- AFOUL
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