Sports Connections Hints: Feb 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 20, 2026 (2026-02-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #723
Connections Sports #723 · 2026-02-20
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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
BREAK IN THE ACTION
Reveal one tile
INTERMISSION
Reveal all four tiles
BREAK IN THE ACTION
- INTERMISSION
- PAUSE
- SUSPENSION
- TIMEOUT
Group 2
Reveal category
BETS IN HORSE RACING
Reveal one tile
WIN
Reveal all four tiles
BETS IN HORSE RACING
- WIN
- PLACE
- SHOW
- EXACTA
Group 3
Reveal category
QBS DRAFTED BY VIKINGS IN FIRST ROUND
Reveal one tile
BRIDGEWATER
Reveal all four tiles
QBS DRAFTED BY VIKINGS IN FIRST ROUND
- BRIDGEWATER
- PONDER
- MCCARTHY
- CULPEPPER
Group 4
Reveal category
RACE _____
Reveal one tile
COURSE
Reveal all four tiles
RACE _____
- COURSE
- WALKING
- CAR
- BIB
Reveal full answer
BREAK IN THE ACTION
- INTERMISSION
- PAUSE
- SUSPENSION
- TIMEOUT
BETS IN HORSE RACING
- WIN
- PLACE
- SHOW
- EXACTA
QBS DRAFTED BY VIKINGS IN FIRST ROUND
- BRIDGEWATER
- PONDER
- MCCARTHY
- CULPEPPER
RACE _____
- COURSE
- WALKING
- CAR
- BIB
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