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Hints for Connections: Sports Edition #309
The puzzle asks you to sort 16 sports-related words into four groups of four, each linked by a common thread. Try these clues before revealing the answers:
- Yellow: “You shall not pass.”
- Green: “The Grand Canyon State.”
- Blue: “Rhymes with ‘smiles.’”
- Purple: “Windy City.”
Answers for July 29, 2025
Spoilers below: the category labels and complete answer groups are revealed here.
| Category | Answers |
|---|---|
| PREVENT | BLOCK, STOP, STUFF, THWART |
| ARIZONA TEAMS, MINUS THE S | CARDINAL, DIAMONDBACK, SUN, WILDCAT |
| KYLES | BUSCH, LOWRY, SCHWARBER, SHANAHAN |
| FIRST WORDS OF CHICAGO SPORTING VENUES | RATE, SOLDIER, UNITED, WRIGLEY |
How the clues point to the groups
Yellow: PREVENT
“You shall not pass” points to actions that stop or thwart someone. The four terms are BLOCK, STOP, STUFF, and THWART.
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Green: ARIZONA TEAMS, MINUS THE S
The clue points to Arizona; remove the final S from the team names to get CARDINAL, DIAMONDBACK, SUN, and WILDCAT.
Blue: KYLES
The rhyme clue leads to the first name shared by BUSCH, LOWRY, SCHWARBER, and SHANAHAN.
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“Windy City” points to Chicago. The words are RATE, SOLDIER, UNITED, and WRIGLEY.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.About the game
Connections: Sports Edition is a digital grouping puzzle associated with The New York Times and The Athletic. July 2025 coverage described it as a four-group, 16-word game. A CNET guide republished by Yahoo Sports reported at that time that it was available through The Athletic app or free online; that is a dated availability claim, not confirmation of where to play it now.
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Sources
- Parade’s July 29, 2025 hints and answers guide
- CNET guide republished by Yahoo Sports, dated July 28, 2025
- Mashable guide republished by Yahoo Sports, published July 29, 2025
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