Sports Connections Hints: Jul 26, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 26, 2025 (2025-07-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #499
Connections Sports #499 · 2025-07-26
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Group 1
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PARTS OF A SKATEBOARD
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TRUCK
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PARTS OF A SKATEBOARD
- TRUCK
- DECK
- WHEELS
- GRIP TAPE
Group 2
Reveal category
GAITS OF A HORSE
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WALK
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GAITS OF A HORSE
- WALK
- TROT
- CANTER
- GALLOP
Group 3
Reveal category
FIRST NAMES OF U.S. TRACK AND FIELD STARS
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SYDNEY
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST NAMES OF U.S. TRACK AND FIELD STARS
- SYDNEY
- NOAH
- SHA'CARRI
- GABBY
Group 4
Reveal category
FIRST-YEAR NFL HEAD COACHES
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GLENN
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST-YEAR NFL HEAD COACHES
- GLENN
- SCHOTTENHEIMER
- COEN
- MOORE
Reveal full answer
PARTS OF A SKATEBOARD
- TRUCK
- DECK
- WHEELS
- GRIP TAPE
GAITS OF A HORSE
- WALK
- TROT
- CANTER
- GALLOP
FIRST NAMES OF U.S. TRACK AND FIELD STARS
- SYDNEY
- NOAH
- SHA'CARRI
- GABBY
FIRST-YEAR NFL HEAD COACHES
- GLENN
- SCHOTTENHEIMER
- COEN
- MOORE
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