Sports Connections Hints: Dec 3, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 3, 2025 (2025-12-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #644
Connections Sports #644 · 2025-12-03
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Group 1
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WORDS HEARD DURING A COIN TOSS
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HEADS
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WORDS HEARD DURING A COIN TOSS
- HEADS
- TAILS
- RECEIVE
- DEFER
Group 2
Reveal category
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE TEAM NICKNAMES
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QUAKERS
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE TEAM NICKNAMES
- QUAKERS
- NITTANY LIONS
- PANTHERS
- OWLS
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS CARMELO ANTHONY PLAYED FOR
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LAKERS
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TEAMS CARMELO ANTHONY PLAYED FOR
- LAKERS
- NUGGETS
- KNICKS
- ORANGE
Group 4
Reveal category
PLAY_____
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ACTION
Reveal all four tiles
PLAY_____
- ACTION
- MAKER
- OFF
- CALLER
Reveal full answer
WORDS HEARD DURING A COIN TOSS
- HEADS
- TAILS
- RECEIVE
- DEFER
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE TEAM NICKNAMES
- QUAKERS
- NITTANY LIONS
- PANTHERS
- OWLS
TEAMS CARMELO ANTHONY PLAYED FOR
- LAKERS
- NUGGETS
- KNICKS
- ORANGE
PLAY_____
- ACTION
- MAKER
- OFF
- CALLER
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