Sports Connections Hints: Apr 23, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 23, 2026 (2026-04-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #786
Connections Sports #786 · 2026-04-23
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Group 1
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DRAFT PICK INFORMATION
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ROUND
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DRAFT PICK INFORMATION
- ROUND
- PICK
- POSITION
- ALMA MATER
Group 2
Reveal category
CAN PRECEDE "DRAFT"
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MOCK
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CAN PRECEDE "DRAFT"
- MOCK
- FANTASY
- NFL
- SUPPLEMENTAL
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH FERNANDO MENDOZA
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INDIANA
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ASSOCIATED WITH FERNANDO MENDOZA
- INDIANA
- CAL
- QB
- HEISMAN
Group 4
Reveal category
NON-QBS PICKED FIRST IN NFL DRAFT
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LONG
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NON-QBS PICKED FIRST IN NFL DRAFT
- LONG
- FISHER
- MARYLAND
- PACE
Reveal full answer
DRAFT PICK INFORMATION
- ROUND
- PICK
- POSITION
- ALMA MATER
CAN PRECEDE "DRAFT"
- MOCK
- FANTASY
- NFL
- SUPPLEMENTAL
ASSOCIATED WITH FERNANDO MENDOZA
- INDIANA
- CAL
- QB
- HEISMAN
NON-QBS PICKED FIRST IN NFL DRAFT
- LONG
- FISHER
- MARYLAND
- PACE
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