Sports Connections Hints: Dec 4, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 4, 2025 (2025-12-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #645
Connections Sports #645 · 2025-12-04
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Group 1
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MEMBERS OF A PITCHING STAFF
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ACE
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MEMBERS OF A PITCHING STAFF
- ACE
- CLOSER
- SETUP MAN
- LONG RELIEVER
Group 2
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DESCRIPTORS OFTEN APPLIED TO QBS
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MOBILE
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DESCRIPTORS OFTEN APPLIED TO QBS
- MOBILE
- DUAL-THREAT
- POCKET PASSER
- GAME MANAGER
Group 3
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MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
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MITCHELL
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MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
- MITCHELL
- MOBLEY
- GARLAND
- HUNTER
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST WORDS IN FOOTBALL MOVIES
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LIGHTS
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LAST WORDS IN FOOTBALL MOVIES
- LIGHTS
- SUNDAY
- GIANTS
- REPLACEMENTS
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MEMBERS OF A PITCHING STAFF
- ACE
- CLOSER
- SETUP MAN
- LONG RELIEVER
DESCRIPTORS OFTEN APPLIED TO QBS
- MOBILE
- DUAL-THREAT
- POCKET PASSER
- GAME MANAGER
MEMBERS OF THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
- MITCHELL
- MOBLEY
- GARLAND
- HUNTER
LAST WORDS IN FOOTBALL MOVIES
- LIGHTS
- SUNDAY
- GIANTS
- REPLACEMENTS
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