Sports Connections Hints: May 25, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 25, 2026 (2026-05-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #839
Connections Sports #839 · 2026-05-25
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Group 1
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VERBS FOR AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE
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FENCES
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VERBS FOR AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE
- FENCES
- SWIMS
- ROWS
- SURFS
Group 2
Reveal category
PARTS OF A SKATEBOARD
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TRUCK
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PARTS OF A SKATEBOARD
- TRUCK
- DECK
- WHEELS
- GRIP TAPE
Group 3
Reveal category
ACTIVE MLB MANAGERS
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ESPADA
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ACTIVE MLB MANAGERS
- ESPADA
- FRANCONA
- SCHUMAKER
- ROBERTS
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN A SHOE BRAND
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ESPUMA
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS IN A SHOE BRAND
- ESPUMA
- BASICS
- MINIVANS
- DONNYBROOKS
Reveal full answer
VERBS FOR AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE
- FENCES
- SWIMS
- ROWS
- SURFS
PARTS OF A SKATEBOARD
- TRUCK
- DECK
- WHEELS
- GRIP TAPE
ACTIVE MLB MANAGERS
- ESPADA
- FRANCONA
- SCHUMAKER
- ROBERTS
ENDS IN A SHOE BRAND
- ESPUMA
- BASICS
- MINIVANS
- DONNYBROOKS
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