Sports Connections Hints: Nov 16, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 16, 2025 (2025-11-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #627
Connections Sports #627 · 2025-11-16
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Group 1
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AT-HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
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TREADMILL
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AT-HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
- TREADMILL
- YOGA MAT
- JUMP ROPE
- BIKE
Group 2
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NORTH CAROLINA TEAMS
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HORNETS
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NORTH CAROLINA TEAMS
- HORNETS
- PANTHERS
- HURRICANES
- WAKE FOREST
Group 3
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SETTINGS FOR RACES
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SWIMMING POOL
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SETTINGS FOR RACES
- SWIMMING POOL
- TRACK
- VELODROME
- CIRCUIT
Group 4
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TEAMS WITH A BASKETBALL IN THEIR LOGO
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KNICKS
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS WITH A BASKETBALL IN THEIR LOGO
- KNICKS
- 76ERS
- HEAT
- SUNS
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AT-HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
- TREADMILL
- YOGA MAT
- JUMP ROPE
- BIKE
NORTH CAROLINA TEAMS
- HORNETS
- PANTHERS
- HURRICANES
- WAKE FOREST
SETTINGS FOR RACES
- SWIMMING POOL
- TRACK
- VELODROME
- CIRCUIT
TEAMS WITH A BASKETBALL IN THEIR LOGO
- KNICKS
- 76ERS
- HEAT
- SUNS
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