Sports Connections Hints: Apr 16, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 16, 2026 (2026-04-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #779
Connections Sports #779 · 2026-04-16
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Group 1
Reveal category
LOOK AT
Reveal one tile
WATCH
Reveal all four tiles
LOOK AT
- WATCH
- VIEW
- SPECTATE
- OBSERVE
Group 2
Reveal category
SEEN AT AN NBA COURT
Reveal one tile
SHOT CLOCK
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SEEN AT AN NBA COURT
- SHOT CLOCK
- SCORER'S TABLE
- BENCHES
- HALF-COURT LOGO
Group 3
Reveal category
DOUBLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
Reveal one tile
BISCUITS
Reveal all four tiles
DOUBLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- BISCUITS
- TRASH PANDAS
- DRILLERS
- WIND SURGE
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS WITH A WNBA TEAM
Reveal one tile
SUNDIAL
Reveal all four tiles
STARTS WITH A WNBA TEAM
- SUNDIAL
- SKYPE
- FIREFLY
- DREAMY
Reveal full answer
LOOK AT
- WATCH
- VIEW
- SPECTATE
- OBSERVE
SEEN AT AN NBA COURT
- SHOT CLOCK
- SCORER'S TABLE
- BENCHES
- HALF-COURT LOGO
DOUBLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- BISCUITS
- TRASH PANDAS
- DRILLERS
- WIND SURGE
STARTS WITH A WNBA TEAM
- SUNDIAL
- SKYPE
- FIREFLY
- DREAMY
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