Sports Connections Hints: Dec 30, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 30, 2025 (2025-12-30). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #671
Connections Sports #671 · 2025-12-30
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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
MAKE A SHOT, IN BASKETBALL
Reveal one tile
DRAIN
Reveal all four tiles
MAKE A SHOT, IN BASKETBALL
- DRAIN
- SINK
- SWISH
- DRILL
Group 2
Reveal category
CRICKET EQUIPMENT
Reveal one tile
BAIL
Reveal all four tiles
CRICKET EQUIPMENT
- BAIL
- BALL
- BAT
- STUMP
Group 3
Reveal category
LAST FOUR WINNERS OF THE MEN'S WORLD CUP
Reveal one tile
ARGENTINA
Reveal all four tiles
LAST FOUR WINNERS OF THE MEN'S WORLD CUP
- ARGENTINA
- FRANCE
- GERMANY
- SPAIN
Group 4
Reveal category
FAMOUS GYMNASTS, MINUS A LETTER
Reveal one tile
BILE
Reveal all four tiles
FAMOUS GYMNASTS, MINUS A LETTER
- BILE
- CHILE
- LE
- MILLE
Reveal full answer
MAKE A SHOT, IN BASKETBALL
- DRAIN
- SINK
- SWISH
- DRILL
CRICKET EQUIPMENT
- BAIL
- BALL
- BAT
- STUMP
LAST FOUR WINNERS OF THE MEN'S WORLD CUP
- ARGENTINA
- FRANCE
- GERMANY
- SPAIN
FAMOUS GYMNASTS, MINUS A LETTER
- BILE
- CHILE
- LE
- MILLE
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