Sports Connections Hints: Apr 24, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 24, 2026 (2026-04-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #787
Connections Sports #787 · 2026-04-24
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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
MOVE SMOOTHLY
Reveal one tile
FLY
Reveal all four tiles
MOVE SMOOTHLY
- FLY
- GLIDE
- SOAR
- COAST
Group 2
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS OF COLLEGE CONFERENCES
Reveal one tile
MOUNTAIN
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST WORDS OF COLLEGE CONFERENCES
- MOUNTAIN
- BIG
- ATLANTIC
- SOUTHEASTERN
Group 3
Reveal category
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
Reveal one tile
WEST
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- WEST
- PIERCE
- HILL
- ENGLISH
Group 4
Reveal category
ROAD _____
Reveal one tile
GRADER
Reveal all four tiles
ROAD _____
- GRADER
- RACE
- GAME
- TRIP
Reveal full answer
MOVE SMOOTHLY
- FLY
- GLIDE
- SOAR
- COAST
FIRST WORDS OF COLLEGE CONFERENCES
- MOUNTAIN
- BIG
- ATLANTIC
- SOUTHEASTERN
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS
- WEST
- PIERCE
- HILL
- ENGLISH
ROAD _____
- GRADER
- RACE
- GAME
- TRIP
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