Sports Connections Hints: Dec 25, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 25, 2025 (2025-12-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #666
Connections Sports #666 · 2025-12-25
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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
BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS
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ALUMINUM
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BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS
- ALUMINUM
- ASH
- BIRCH
- MAPLE
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH GEORGE BRETT
Reveal one tile
5
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ASSOCIATED WITH GEORGE BRETT
- 5
- ROYALS
- PINE TAR
- THIRD BASE
Group 3
Reveal category
NFL ROOKIE WRS
Reveal one tile
GOLDEN
Reveal all four tiles
NFL ROOKIE WRS
- GOLDEN
- EGBUKA
- BURDEN
- MCMILLAN
Group 4
Reveal category
OLYMPIC _____
Reveal one tile
RINGS
Reveal all four tiles
OLYMPIC _____
- RINGS
- VILLAGE
- TORCH
- GAMES
Reveal full answer
BASEBALL BAT MATERIALS
- ALUMINUM
- ASH
- BIRCH
- MAPLE
ASSOCIATED WITH GEORGE BRETT
- 5
- ROYALS
- PINE TAR
- THIRD BASE
NFL ROOKIE WRS
- GOLDEN
- EGBUKA
- BURDEN
- MCMILLAN
OLYMPIC _____
- RINGS
- VILLAGE
- TORCH
- GAMES
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