Sports Connections Hints: Nov 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 18, 2025 (2025-11-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #629
Connections Sports #629 · 2025-11-18
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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
SPECIAL ABILITY
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FLAIR
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SPECIAL ABILITY
- FLAIR
- GIFT
- SKILL
- TALENT
Group 2
Reveal category
RUNNING SHOE BRANDS
Reveal one tile
BROOKS
Reveal all four tiles
RUNNING SHOE BRANDS
- BROOKS
- ASICS
- HOKA
- SAUCONY
Group 3
Reveal category
NFL HEAD COACHES
Reveal one tile
PAYTON
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NFL HEAD COACHES
- PAYTON
- HARBAUGH
- VRABEL
- RYANS
Group 4
Reveal category
SUMMER _____
Reveal one tile
SANDERS
Reveal all four tiles
SUMMER _____
- SANDERS
- MCINTOSH
- OLYMPICS
- LEAGUE
Reveal full answer
SPECIAL ABILITY
- FLAIR
- GIFT
- SKILL
- TALENT
RUNNING SHOE BRANDS
- BROOKS
- ASICS
- HOKA
- SAUCONY
NFL HEAD COACHES
- PAYTON
- HARBAUGH
- VRABEL
- RYANS
SUMMER _____
- SANDERS
- MCINTOSH
- OLYMPICS
- LEAGUE
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