Sports Connections Hints: Nov 27, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 27, 2025 (2025-11-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #638
Connections Sports #638 · 2025-11-27
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Group 1
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PLACES WHERE ONE SCORES
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PLATE
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PLACES WHERE ONE SCORES
- PLATE
- HOOP
- END ZONE
- GOAL
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE NFL ON THANKSGIVING
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TURDUCKEN
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE NFL ON THANKSGIVING
- TURDUCKEN
- LIONS
- COWBOYS
- MADDEN
Group 3
Reveal category
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RIVALRY "CUPS"
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APPLE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL RIVALRY "CUPS"
- APPLE
- TERRITORIAL
- COMMONWEALTH
- GOVERNOR'S
Group 4
Reveal category
NFL TEAMS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
YAMS
Reveal all four tiles
NFL TEAMS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- YAMS
- PEARS
- METS
- FILLS
Reveal full answer
PLACES WHERE ONE SCORES
- PLATE
- HOOP
- END ZONE
- GOAL
ASSOCIATED WITH THE NFL ON THANKSGIVING
- TURDUCKEN
- LIONS
- COWBOYS
- MADDEN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RIVALRY "CUPS"
- APPLE
- TERRITORIAL
- COMMONWEALTH
- GOVERNOR'S
NFL TEAMS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- YAMS
- PEARS
- METS
- FILLS
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