Sports Connections Hints: Feb 28, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Feb 28, 2026 (2026-02-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #731
Connections Sports #731 · 2026-02-28
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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
GOLF EQUIPMENT
Reveal one tile
TEE
Reveal all four tiles
GOLF EQUIPMENT
- TEE
- CLUB
- GLOVE
- RANGEFINDER
Group 2
Reveal category
MATERIALS IN A BASEBALL
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CORK
Reveal all four tiles
MATERIALS IN A BASEBALL
- CORK
- RUBBER
- LEATHER
- YARN
Group 3
Reveal category
SEC SCHOOL LOCATIONS
Reveal one tile
ATHENS
Reveal all four tiles
SEC SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- ATHENS
- OXFORD
- LEXINGTON
- AUBURN
Group 4
Reveal category
FIRST NAMES OF CHICAGO BEARS
Reveal one tile
ROME
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST NAMES OF CHICAGO BEARS
- ROME
- CALEB
- CAIRO
- LUTHER
Reveal full answer
GOLF EQUIPMENT
- TEE
- CLUB
- GLOVE
- RANGEFINDER
MATERIALS IN A BASEBALL
- CORK
- RUBBER
- LEATHER
- YARN
SEC SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- ATHENS
- OXFORD
- LEXINGTON
- AUBURN
FIRST NAMES OF CHICAGO BEARS
- ROME
- CALEB
- CAIRO
- LUTHER
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