Sports Connections Hints: Apr 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 21, 2026 (2026-04-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #784
Connections Sports #784 · 2026-04-21
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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
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MAKING A DRAFT PICK
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SCOUT
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PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MAKING A DRAFT PICK
- SCOUT
- COACH
- GM
- OWNER
Group 2
Reveal category
POLE VAULT EQUIPMENT
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POLE
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POLE VAULT EQUIPMENT
- POLE
- MAT
- CROSSBAR
- SPIKES
Group 3
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS OF BASEBALL POSITIONS
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FIRST
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FIRST WORDS OF BASEBALL POSITIONS
- FIRST
- DESIGNATED
- CENTER
- THIRD
Group 4
Reveal category
T.J. _____
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WATT
Reveal all four tiles
T.J. _____
- WATT
- FORD
- HOCKENSON
- HOUSHMANDZADEH
Reveal full answer
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MAKING A DRAFT PICK
- SCOUT
- COACH
- GM
- OWNER
POLE VAULT EQUIPMENT
- POLE
- MAT
- CROSSBAR
- SPIKES
FIRST WORDS OF BASEBALL POSITIONS
- FIRST
- DESIGNATED
- CENTER
- THIRD
T.J. _____
- WATT
- FORD
- HOCKENSON
- HOUSHMANDZADEH
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