Sports Connections Hints: Apr 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 3, 2026 (2026-04-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #766
Connections Sports #766 · 2026-04-03
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Group 1
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WAYS TO SCORE
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FREE THROW
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WAYS TO SCORE
- FREE THROW
- 3-POINTER
- LAYUP
- FLOATER
Group 2
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AREAS ON THE BASKETBALL COURT
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PAINT
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AREAS ON THE BASKETBALL COURT
- PAINT
- CORNER
- ELBOW
- WING
Group 3
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LOCATIONS OF THIS YEAR'S WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR TEAMS
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AUSTIN
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LOCATIONS OF THIS YEAR'S WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR TEAMS
- AUSTIN
- STORRS
- LOS ANGELES
- COLUMBIA
Group 4
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WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS
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BOSTON
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WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS
- BOSTON
- CASH
- AZZI
- FUDD
Reveal full answer
WAYS TO SCORE
- FREE THROW
- 3-POINTER
- LAYUP
- FLOATER
AREAS ON THE BASKETBALL COURT
- PAINT
- CORNER
- ELBOW
- WING
LOCATIONS OF THIS YEAR'S WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR TEAMS
- AUSTIN
- STORRS
- LOS ANGELES
- COLUMBIA
WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS
- BOSTON
- CASH
- AZZI
- FUDD
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