Sports Connections Hints: Apr 8, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 8, 2026 (2026-04-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #771
Connections Sports #771 · 2026-04-08
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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
EXERCISES, IN SINGULAR FORM
Reveal one tile
CRUNCH
Reveal all four tiles
EXERCISES, IN SINGULAR FORM
- CRUNCH
- PLANK
- SITUP
- SQUAT
Group 2
Reveal category
SPORTING ROLES THAT REQUIRE MASKS
Reveal one tile
CATCHER
Reveal all four tiles
SPORTING ROLES THAT REQUIRE MASKS
- CATCHER
- GOALTENDER
- FENCER
- FOOTBALL PLAYER
Group 3
Reveal category
HALL OF FAME DEFENSIVE ENDS
Reveal one tile
PEPPERS
Reveal all four tiles
HALL OF FAME DEFENSIVE ENDS
- PEPPERS
- YOUNGBLOOD
- DENT
- STRAHAN
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ JUMP
Reveal one tile
HIGH
Reveal all four tiles
_____ JUMP
- HIGH
- LONG
- TRIPLE
- BROAD
Reveal full answer
EXERCISES, IN SINGULAR FORM
- CRUNCH
- PLANK
- SITUP
- SQUAT
SPORTING ROLES THAT REQUIRE MASKS
- CATCHER
- GOALTENDER
- FENCER
- FOOTBALL PLAYER
HALL OF FAME DEFENSIVE ENDS
- PEPPERS
- YOUNGBLOOD
- DENT
- STRAHAN
_____ JUMP
- HIGH
- LONG
- TRIPLE
- BROAD
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