Sports Connections Hints: Feb 23, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 23, 2026 (2026-02-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #726
Connections Sports #726 · 2026-02-23
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
HECKLE
Reveal one tile
BOO
Reveal all four tiles
HECKLE
- BOO
- HISS
- HOOT
- JEER
Group 2
Reveal category
CHARACTERS IN "SPACE JAM"
Reveal one tile
JORDAN
Reveal all four tiles
CHARACTERS IN "SPACE JAM"
- JORDAN
- BUGS
- TWEETY
- LOLA
Group 3
Reveal category
FLORIDA COLLEGE TEAMS
Reveal one tile
BULLS
Reveal all four tiles
FLORIDA COLLEGE TEAMS
- BULLS
- GATORS
- SEMINOLES
- OWLS
Group 4
Reveal category
NFL TEAMS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
CROWNS
Reveal all four tiles
NFL TEAMS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- CROWNS
- HACKERS
- BOLTS
- PAINTS
Reveal full answer
HECKLE
- BOO
- HISS
- HOOT
- JEER
CHARACTERS IN "SPACE JAM"
- JORDAN
- BUGS
- TWEETY
- LOLA
FLORIDA COLLEGE TEAMS
- BULLS
- GATORS
- SEMINOLES
- OWLS
NFL TEAMS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- CROWNS
- HACKERS
- BOLTS
- PAINTS
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