Sports Connections Hints: Apr 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 12, 2026 (2026-04-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #775
Connections Sports #775 · 2026-04-12
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Group 1
Reveal category
EXPRESSION OF APPROVAL
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HAND
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EXPRESSION OF APPROVAL
- HAND
- APPLAUSE
- CLAPPING
- OVATION
Group 2
Reveal category
SEC CITIES
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OXFORD
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SEC CITIES
- OXFORD
- AUBURN
- AUSTIN
- COLLEGE STATION
Group 3
Reveal category
HALL OF FAME PITCHERS
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FELLER
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HALL OF FAME PITCHERS
- FELLER
- FINGERS
- GROVE
- PLANK
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ARM
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FORE
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_____ARM
- FORE
- STIFF
- SIDE
- DEAD
Reveal full answer
EXPRESSION OF APPROVAL
- HAND
- APPLAUSE
- CLAPPING
- OVATION
SEC CITIES
- OXFORD
- AUBURN
- AUSTIN
- COLLEGE STATION
HALL OF FAME PITCHERS
- FELLER
- FINGERS
- GROVE
- PLANK
_____ARM
- FORE
- STIFF
- SIDE
- DEAD
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