Sports Connections Hints: Mar 17, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 17, 2026 (2026-03-17). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #748
Connections Sports #748 · 2026-03-17
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Group 1
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A WESTERN CONFERENCE NHL PLAYER
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BLACKHAWK
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A WESTERN CONFERENCE NHL PLAYER
- BLACKHAWK
- SHARK
- OILER
- BLUE
Group 2
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BASEBALL EQUIPMENT
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BASE
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BASEBALL EQUIPMENT
- BASE
- DONUT
- TEE
- BAT
Group 3
Reveal category
ITEMS IN NFL LOGOS
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BOLT
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ITEMS IN NFL LOGOS
- BOLT
- HORSESHOE
- SWORDS
- FLEUR-DE-LIS
Group 4
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HOMOPHONES OF BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
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DUNKIN
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HOMOPHONES OF BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- DUNKIN
- WEIGHED
- MORNING
- BERRY
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A WESTERN CONFERENCE NHL PLAYER
- BLACKHAWK
- SHARK
- OILER
- BLUE
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT
- BASE
- DONUT
- TEE
- BAT
ITEMS IN NFL LOGOS
- BOLT
- HORSESHOE
- SWORDS
- FLEUR-DE-LIS
HOMOPHONES OF BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- DUNKIN
- WEIGHED
- MORNING
- BERRY
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