Sports Connections Hints: Feb 18, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 18, 2026 (2026-02-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #721
Connections Sports #721 · 2026-02-18
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Group 1
Reveal category
HEARD IN "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"
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PEANUTS
Reveal all four tiles
HEARD IN "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"
- PEANUTS
- CRACKER JACK
- HOME TEAM
- OLD BALL GAME
Group 2
Reveal category
OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDING EVENTS
Reveal one tile
BIG AIR
Reveal all four tiles
OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDING EVENTS
- BIG AIR
- HALFPIPE
- GIANT SLALOM
- SLOPESTYLE
Group 3
Reveal category
VINCE CARTER, INFORMALLY
Reveal one tile
VINSANITY
Reveal all four tiles
VINCE CARTER, INFORMALLY
- VINSANITY
- AIR CANADA
- HALF-MAN, HALF-AMAZING
- VC
Group 4
Reveal category
_____BACK
Reveal one tile
RAZOR
Reveal all four tiles
_____BACK
- RAZOR
- DIAMOND
- DROP
- QUARTER
Reveal full answer
HEARD IN "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"
- PEANUTS
- CRACKER JACK
- HOME TEAM
- OLD BALL GAME
OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDING EVENTS
- BIG AIR
- HALFPIPE
- GIANT SLALOM
- SLOPESTYLE
VINCE CARTER, INFORMALLY
- VINSANITY
- AIR CANADA
- HALF-MAN, HALF-AMAZING
- VC
_____BACK
- RAZOR
- DIAMOND
- DROP
- QUARTER
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