Sports Connections Hints: Oct 31, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 31, 2025 (2025-10-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #609

Connections Sports #609 · 2025-10-31

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Group 1

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PLACES IN THE BALLPARK

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MOUND

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PLACES IN THE BALLPARK

  • MOUND
  • PLATE
  • DUGOUT
  • BULLPEN

Group 2

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BIG EAST TEAMS

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MUSKETEERS

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BIG EAST TEAMS

  • MUSKETEERS
  • HOYAS
  • RED STORM
  • BLUEJAYS

Group 3

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ASSOCIATED WITH BABE RUTH

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3

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ASSOCIATED WITH BABE RUTH

  • 3
  • CURSE
  • YANKEES
  • RED SOX

Group 4

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ANGEL _____

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CITY

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ANGEL _____

  • CITY
  • STADIUM
  • REESE
  • MCCOUGHTRY
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PLACES IN THE BALLPARK

  • MOUND
  • PLATE
  • DUGOUT
  • BULLPEN

BIG EAST TEAMS

  • MUSKETEERS
  • HOYAS
  • RED STORM
  • BLUEJAYS

ASSOCIATED WITH BABE RUTH

  • 3
  • CURSE
  • YANKEES
  • RED SOX

ANGEL _____

  • CITY
  • STADIUM
  • REESE
  • MCCOUGHTRY

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