Sports Connections Hints: Dec 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 18, 2025 (2025-12-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #659
Connections Sports #659 · 2025-12-18
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Group 1
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A WISCONSIN ATHLETE
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BUCK
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A WISCONSIN ATHLETE
- BUCK
- BADGER
- PACKER
- BREWER
Group 2
Reveal category
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
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POLO
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EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
- POLO
- STEEPLECHASE
- RODEO
- THOROUGHBRED RACING
Group 3
Reveal category
GOLFERS IN THIS YEAR'S RYDER CUP
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HENLEY
Reveal all four tiles
GOLFERS IN THIS YEAR'S RYDER CUP
- HENLEY
- ENGLISH
- ROSE
- FLEETWOOD
Group 4
Reveal category
WHAT "T" MIGHT MEAN
Reveal one tile
TIMEOUT
Reveal all four tiles
WHAT "T" MIGHT MEAN
- TIMEOUT
- TECHNICAL FOUL
- SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT
- TACKLE
Reveal full answer
A WISCONSIN ATHLETE
- BUCK
- BADGER
- PACKER
- BREWER
EQUESTRIAN SPORTS
- POLO
- STEEPLECHASE
- RODEO
- THOROUGHBRED RACING
GOLFERS IN THIS YEAR'S RYDER CUP
- HENLEY
- ENGLISH
- ROSE
- FLEETWOOD
WHAT "T" MIGHT MEAN
- TIMEOUT
- TECHNICAL FOUL
- SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT
- TACKLE
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