Sports Connections Hints: Dec 2, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 2, 2025 (2025-12-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #643
Connections Sports #643 · 2025-12-02
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Group 1
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TEAMS IN TENNESSEE
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PREDATORS
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TEAMS IN TENNESSEE
- PREDATORS
- VOLUNTEERS
- GRIZZLIES
- COMMODORES
Group 2
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AFC SOUTH TEAMS
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HOUSTON
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AFC SOUTH TEAMS
- HOUSTON
- INDIANAPOLIS
- JACKSONVILLE
- TENNESSEE
Group 3
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NBA DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
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WALL
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NBA DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
- WALL
- ODEN
- TOWNS
- BANCHERO
Group 4
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"_____ JOE" NICKNAMES
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BROADWAY
Reveal all four tiles
"_____ JOE" NICKNAMES
- BROADWAY
- SHOELESS
- MEAN
- SMOKIN'
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TEAMS IN TENNESSEE
- PREDATORS
- VOLUNTEERS
- GRIZZLIES
- COMMODORES
AFC SOUTH TEAMS
- HOUSTON
- INDIANAPOLIS
- JACKSONVILLE
- TENNESSEE
NBA DRAFT NO. 1 PICKS
- WALL
- ODEN
- TOWNS
- BANCHERO
"_____ JOE" NICKNAMES
- BROADWAY
- SHOELESS
- MEAN
- SMOKIN'
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