Sports Connections Hints: Feb 14, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 14, 2026 (2026-02-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #717
Connections Sports #717 · 2026-02-14
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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
SIGNAL FOR PLAY TO STOP
Reveal one tile
HORN
Reveal all four tiles
SIGNAL FOR PLAY TO STOP
- HORN
- BUZZER
- SIREN
- WHISTLE
Group 2
Reveal category
DUNKS
Reveal one tile
WINDMILL
Reveal all four tiles
DUNKS
- WINDMILL
- REVERSE
- BETWEEN-THE-LEGS
- 360
Group 3
Reveal category
NBA 3-POINT CONTEST WINNERS
Reveal one tile
HERRO
Reveal all four tiles
NBA 3-POINT CONTEST WINNERS
- HERRO
- HIELD
- LOVE
- PIERCE
Group 4
Reveal category
COLLEGE MASCOTS
Reveal one tile
OTTO
Reveal all four tiles
COLLEGE MASCOTS
- OTTO
- BRUTUS
- BIG AL
- RAMESES
Reveal full answer
SIGNAL FOR PLAY TO STOP
- HORN
- BUZZER
- SIREN
- WHISTLE
DUNKS
- WINDMILL
- REVERSE
- BETWEEN-THE-LEGS
- 360
NBA 3-POINT CONTEST WINNERS
- HERRO
- HIELD
- LOVE
- PIERCE
COLLEGE MASCOTS
- OTTO
- BRUTUS
- BIG AL
- RAMESES
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