Sports Connections Hints: Dec 6, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 6, 2025 (2025-12-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #647
Connections Sports #647 · 2025-12-06
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Group 1
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PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH D
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DEVILS
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PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH D
- DEVILS
- DIAMONDBACKS
- DOLPHINS
- DREAM
Group 2
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DIVISION I COLLEGES
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DUKE
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DIVISION I COLLEGES
- DUKE
- DEPAUL
- DARTMOUTH
- DAYTON
Group 3
Reveal category
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
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DUNCAN
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BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- DUNCAN
- DIVAC
- DONOVAN
- DREXLER
Group 4
Reveal category
FIVE DS OF DODGEBALL
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DODGE
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FIVE DS OF DODGEBALL
- DODGE
- DUCK
- DIP
- DIVE
Reveal full answer
PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH D
- DEVILS
- DIAMONDBACKS
- DOLPHINS
- DREAM
DIVISION I COLLEGES
- DUKE
- DEPAUL
- DARTMOUTH
- DAYTON
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- DUNCAN
- DIVAC
- DONOVAN
- DREXLER
FIVE DS OF DODGEBALL
- DODGE
- DUCK
- DIP
- DIVE
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