Sports Connections Hints: Feb 13, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 13, 2026 (2026-02-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #716
Connections Sports #716 · 2026-02-13
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Group 1
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HANDS IN POKER
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ROYAL FLUSH
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HANDS IN POKER
- ROYAL FLUSH
- FULL HOUSE
- PAIR
- STRAIGHT
Group 2
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TENNIS MOVIES
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KING RICHARD
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TENNIS MOVIES
- KING RICHARD
- CHALLENGERS
- WIMBLEDON
- BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH WALTER PAYTON
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BEARS
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ASSOCIATED WITH WALTER PAYTON
- BEARS
- SWEETNESS
- JACKSON STATE
- 34
Group 4
Reveal category
TEAMS THAT PLAY IN WORLD CAPITALS
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS THAT PLAY IN WORLD CAPITALS
- CRYSTAL PALACE
- SENATORS
- REAL MADRID
- COMMANDERS
Reveal full answer
HANDS IN POKER
- ROYAL FLUSH
- FULL HOUSE
- PAIR
- STRAIGHT
TENNIS MOVIES
- KING RICHARD
- CHALLENGERS
- WIMBLEDON
- BATTLE OF THE SEXES
ASSOCIATED WITH WALTER PAYTON
- BEARS
- SWEETNESS
- JACKSON STATE
- 34
TEAMS THAT PLAY IN WORLD CAPITALS
- CRYSTAL PALACE
- SENATORS
- REAL MADRID
- COMMANDERS
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