Sports Connections Hints: Nov 25, 2025

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 25, 2025 (2025-11-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #636

Connections Sports #636 · 2025-11-25

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Group 1

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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS

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FREE SAFETY

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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS

  • FREE SAFETY
  • CORNERBACK
  • NOSE TACKLE
  • DEFENSIVE END

Group 2

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LOS ANGELES SPORTING VENUES

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ROSE BOWL

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LOS ANGELES SPORTING VENUES

  • ROSE BOWL
  • DODGER STADIUM
  • INTUIT DOME
  • L.A. COLISEUM

Group 3

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AWARDS FOR WINNING GOLF TOURNAMENTS

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GREEN JACKET

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AWARDS FOR WINNING GOLF TOURNAMENTS

  • GREEN JACKET
  • CLARET JUG
  • RYDER CUP
  • WANAMAKER TROPHY

Group 4

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THINGS WITH POCKETS

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POOL TABLE

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THINGS WITH POCKETS

  • POOL TABLE
  • BACKFIELD
  • BOWLING LANE
  • BASEBALL GLOVE
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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS

  • FREE SAFETY
  • CORNERBACK
  • NOSE TACKLE
  • DEFENSIVE END

LOS ANGELES SPORTING VENUES

  • ROSE BOWL
  • DODGER STADIUM
  • INTUIT DOME
  • L.A. COLISEUM

AWARDS FOR WINNING GOLF TOURNAMENTS

  • GREEN JACKET
  • CLARET JUG
  • RYDER CUP
  • WANAMAKER TROPHY

THINGS WITH POCKETS

  • POOL TABLE
  • BACKFIELD
  • BOWLING LANE
  • BASEBALL GLOVE

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