Sports Connections Hints: Feb 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 9, 2026 (2026-02-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #712
Connections Sports #712 · 2026-02-09
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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
CELEBRATE
Reveal one tile
HIGH-FIVE
Reveal all four tiles
CELEBRATE
- HIGH-FIVE
- CLAP
- WHISTLE
- CHEER
Group 2
Reveal category
PARTS OF A RACETRACK
Reveal one tile
INFIELD
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A RACETRACK
- INFIELD
- PITS
- STRAIGHTAWAY
- TURN
Group 3
Reveal category
MLB MASCOTS
Reveal one tile
DINGER
Reveal all four tiles
MLB MASCOTS
- DINGER
- SLUGGERRR
- ORBIT
- LOU SEAL
Group 4
Reveal category
NBA VIDEO GAMES
Reveal one tile
2K
Reveal all four tiles
NBA VIDEO GAMES
- 2K
- JAM
- LIVE
- STREET
Reveal full answer
CELEBRATE
- HIGH-FIVE
- CLAP
- WHISTLE
- CHEER
PARTS OF A RACETRACK
- INFIELD
- PITS
- STRAIGHTAWAY
- TURN
MLB MASCOTS
- DINGER
- SLUGGERRR
- ORBIT
- LOU SEAL
NBA VIDEO GAMES
- 2K
- JAM
- LIVE
- STREET
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