Sports Connections Hints: Feb 22, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 22, 2026 (2026-02-22). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #725
Connections Sports #725 · 2026-02-22
Choose one group at a time
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
FUTURE OLYMPIC HOSTS
Reveal one tile
LOS ANGELES
Reveal all four tiles
FUTURE OLYMPIC HOSTS
- LOS ANGELES
- FRENCH ALPS
- BRISBANE
- UTAH
Group 2
Reveal category
U.S. WOMEN'S HOCKEY PLAYERS
Reveal one tile
KNIGHT
Reveal all four tiles
U.S. WOMEN'S HOCKEY PLAYERS
- KNIGHT
- CARPENTER
- KELLER
- WINN
Group 3
Reveal category
PART OF AN OLYMPIC MEDAL CEREMONY
Reveal one tile
MEDAL
Reveal all four tiles
PART OF AN OLYMPIC MEDAL CEREMONY
- MEDAL
- PODIUM
- STUFFED ANIMAL
- ANTHEM
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ LINE
Reveal one tile
HOG
Reveal all four tiles
_____ LINE
- HOG
- BLUE
- FINISH
- FALL
Reveal full answer
FUTURE OLYMPIC HOSTS
- LOS ANGELES
- FRENCH ALPS
- BRISBANE
- UTAH
U.S. WOMEN'S HOCKEY PLAYERS
- KNIGHT
- CARPENTER
- KELLER
- WINN
PART OF AN OLYMPIC MEDAL CEREMONY
- MEDAL
- PODIUM
- STUFFED ANIMAL
- ANTHEM
_____ LINE
- HOG
- BLUE
- FINISH
- FALL
Looking for today's sports puzzle instead? Head back to the Today's Sports Connections hints page, or open the sports archive for another date.
Move between Sports Connections dates
Return to today, browse the sports archive, or step one puzzle backward or forward when a nearby board is available.