Sports Connections Hints: Mar 18, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 18, 2026 (2026-03-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #749
Connections Sports #749 · 2026-03-18
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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
WINTER SPORTS
Reveal one tile
HOCKEY
Reveal all four tiles
WINTER SPORTS
- HOCKEY
- CURLING
- SKELETON
- LUGE
Group 2
Reveal category
STAT FOR A PITCHER
Reveal one tile
QUALITY START
Reveal all four tiles
STAT FOR A PITCHER
- QUALITY START
- HOLD
- WIN
- SAVE
Group 3
Reveal category
SPORTS BALLS
Reveal one tile
PING PONG
Reveal all four tiles
SPORTS BALLS
- PING PONG
- GOLF
- MEDICINE
- CUE
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST WORDS OF BOXING MOVIES
Reveal one tile
BULL
Reveal all four tiles
LAST WORDS OF BOXING MOVIES
- BULL
- BABY
- BALBOA
- FIGHTER
Reveal full answer
WINTER SPORTS
- HOCKEY
- CURLING
- SKELETON
- LUGE
STAT FOR A PITCHER
- QUALITY START
- HOLD
- WIN
- SAVE
SPORTS BALLS
- PING PONG
- GOLF
- MEDICINE
- CUE
LAST WORDS OF BOXING MOVIES
- BULL
- BABY
- BALBOA
- FIGHTER
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