Sports Connections Hints: Dec 24, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 24, 2025 (2025-12-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #665
Connections Sports #665 · 2025-12-24
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Group 1
Reveal category
GAP BETWEEN TWO OPPONENTS
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LEAD
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GAP BETWEEN TWO OPPONENTS
- LEAD
- MARGIN
- ADVANTAGE
- EDGE
Group 2
Reveal category
A SKIER'S NEEDS
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POLES
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A SKIER'S NEEDS
- POLES
- SKIS
- BOOTS
- SNOW
Group 3
Reveal category
BASEBALL GLOVE MANUFACTURERS
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WILSON
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BASEBALL GLOVE MANUFACTURERS
- WILSON
- RAWLINGS
- MIZUNO
- NIKE
Group 4
Reveal category
NFL PUNTERS
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WAY
Reveal all four tiles
NFL PUNTERS
- WAY
- STOUT
- ANGER
- HAACK
Reveal full answer
GAP BETWEEN TWO OPPONENTS
- LEAD
- MARGIN
- ADVANTAGE
- EDGE
A SKIER'S NEEDS
- POLES
- SKIS
- BOOTS
- SNOW
BASEBALL GLOVE MANUFACTURERS
- WILSON
- RAWLINGS
- MIZUNO
- NIKE
NFL PUNTERS
- WAY
- STOUT
- ANGER
- HAACK
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