Sports Connections Hints: Dec 15, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 15, 2025 (2025-12-15). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #656
Connections Sports #656 · 2025-12-15
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
BIG 12 TEAMS
Reveal one tile
WILDCATS
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BIG 12 TEAMS
- WILDCATS
- COWBOYS
- MOUNTAINEERS
- RED RAIDERS
Group 2
Reveal category
DESCRIPTORS FOR BASEBALL CATCHES
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SHOESTRING
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DESCRIPTORS FOR BASEBALL CATCHES
- SHOESTRING
- BASKET
- CIRCUS
- SNOW CONE
Group 3
Reveal category
TEAMS SKYLAR DIGGINS HAS PLAYED FOR
Reveal one tile
STORM
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS SKYLAR DIGGINS HAS PLAYED FOR
- STORM
- FIGHTING IRISH
- MERCURY
- WINGS
Group 4
Reveal category
SAND_____
Reveal one tile
WEDGE
Reveal all four tiles
SAND_____
- WEDGE
- TRAP
- LOT
- BAGGING
Reveal full answer
BIG 12 TEAMS
- WILDCATS
- COWBOYS
- MOUNTAINEERS
- RED RAIDERS
DESCRIPTORS FOR BASEBALL CATCHES
- SHOESTRING
- BASKET
- CIRCUS
- SNOW CONE
TEAMS SKYLAR DIGGINS HAS PLAYED FOR
- STORM
- FIGHTING IRISH
- MERCURY
- WINGS
SAND_____
- WEDGE
- TRAP
- LOT
- BAGGING
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