Sports Connections Hints: Dec 17, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 17, 2025 (2025-12-17). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #658
Connections Sports #658 · 2025-12-17
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Group 1
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HEADGEAR
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HAT
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HEADGEAR
- HAT
- VISOR
- MASK
- CAP
Group 2
Reveal category
PREFIXES TO -SEASON
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POST
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PREFIXES TO -SEASON
- POST
- MID
- PRE
- OFF
Group 3
Reveal category
LIGUE 1 TEAMS
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PSG
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LIGUE 1 TEAMS
- PSG
- NICE
- LENS
- MARSEILLE
Group 4
Reveal category
BATTING _____
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AVERAGE
Reveal all four tiles
BATTING _____
- AVERAGE
- STANCE
- PRACTICE
- GLOVES
Reveal full answer
HEADGEAR
- HAT
- VISOR
- MASK
- CAP
PREFIXES TO -SEASON
- POST
- MID
- PRE
- OFF
LIGUE 1 TEAMS
- PSG
- NICE
- LENS
- MARSEILLE
BATTING _____
- AVERAGE
- STANCE
- PRACTICE
- GLOVES
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