Sports Connections Hints: Feb 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 21, 2026 (2026-02-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #724
Connections Sports #724 · 2026-02-21
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Group 1
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MARYLAND TEAMS
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MIDSHIPMEN
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MARYLAND TEAMS
- MIDSHIPMEN
- TERRAPINS
- ORIOLES
- RAVENS
Group 2
Reveal category
SHAQUILLE O'NEAL NICKNAMES
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SHAQ
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SHAQUILLE O'NEAL NICKNAMES
- SHAQ
- DIESEL
- BIG ARISTOTLE
- SUPERMAN
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH "THE NATURAL"
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WONDERBOY
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ASSOCIATED WITH "THE NATURAL"
- WONDERBOY
- HOBBS
- BASEBALL
- KNIGHTS
Group 4
Reveal category
SPORTS THAT HAVE A DRIVER
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GOLF
Reveal all four tiles
SPORTS THAT HAVE A DRIVER
- GOLF
- BOBSLED
- F1
- WATER POLO
Reveal full answer
MARYLAND TEAMS
- MIDSHIPMEN
- TERRAPINS
- ORIOLES
- RAVENS
SHAQUILLE O'NEAL NICKNAMES
- SHAQ
- DIESEL
- BIG ARISTOTLE
- SUPERMAN
ASSOCIATED WITH "THE NATURAL"
- WONDERBOY
- HOBBS
- BASEBALL
- KNIGHTS
SPORTS THAT HAVE A DRIVER
- GOLF
- BOBSLED
- F1
- WATER POLO
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