Sports Connections Hints: Dec 13, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 13, 2025 (2025-12-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #654
Connections Sports #654 · 2025-12-13
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Group 1
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SCORING IN TENNIS
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15
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SCORING IN TENNIS
- 15
- 30
- 40
- DEUCE
Group 2
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NFL OFFSEASON EVENTS
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COMBINE
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NFL OFFSEASON EVENTS
- COMBINE
- DRAFT
- OTAS
- TRAINING CAMP
Group 3
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HEISMAN TROPHY FINALISTS
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MENDOZA
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HEISMAN TROPHY FINALISTS
- MENDOZA
- PAVIA
- SAYIN
- LOVE
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM IN SINGULAR FORM
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BEARD
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STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM IN SINGULAR FORM
- BEARD
- BROWNIE
- JETTISON
- BILLBOARD
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SCORING IN TENNIS
- 15
- 30
- 40
- DEUCE
NFL OFFSEASON EVENTS
- COMBINE
- DRAFT
- OTAS
- TRAINING CAMP
HEISMAN TROPHY FINALISTS
- MENDOZA
- PAVIA
- SAYIN
- LOVE
STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM IN SINGULAR FORM
- BEARD
- BROWNIE
- JETTISON
- BILLBOARD
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