Sports Connections Hints: Mar 5, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 5, 2026 (2026-03-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #736
Connections Sports #736 · 2026-03-05
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Group 1
Reveal category
TOOLS
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ARSENAL
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TOOLS
- ARSENAL
- REPERTOIRE
- BAG
- SKILL SET
Group 2
Reveal category
FOUND IN A DUGOUT
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SUNFLOWER SEEDS
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FOUND IN A DUGOUT
- SUNFLOWER SEEDS
- BUBBLE GUM
- GATORADE
- WATER
Group 3
Reveal category
LAST YEAR'S MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR
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FLORIDA
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LAST YEAR'S MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR
- FLORIDA
- HOUSTON
- DUKE
- AUBURN
Group 4
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_____ MARTIN
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ASTON
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_____ MARTIN
- ASTON
- KENYON
- CURTIS
- KATE
Reveal full answer
TOOLS
- ARSENAL
- REPERTOIRE
- BAG
- SKILL SET
FOUND IN A DUGOUT
- SUNFLOWER SEEDS
- BUBBLE GUM
- GATORADE
- WATER
LAST YEAR'S MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR
- FLORIDA
- HOUSTON
- DUKE
- AUBURN
_____ MARTIN
- ASTON
- KENYON
- CURTIS
- KATE
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