Sports Connections Hints: May 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 20, 2026 (2026-05-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #823
Connections Sports #823 · 2026-05-20
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Group 1
Reveal category
ACTIONS ON A FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT
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SNAP
Reveal all four tiles
ACTIONS ON A FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT
- SNAP
- BLOCK
- HOLD
- KICK
Group 2
Reveal category
U.S. OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
Reveal one tile
LOS ANGELES
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U.S. OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
- LOS ANGELES
- SALT LAKE CITY
- ATLANTA
- ST. LOUIS
Group 3
Reveal category
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
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IRONPIGS
Reveal all four tiles
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- IRONPIGS
- JUMBO SHRIMP
- BATS
- EXPRESS
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN AN NFL QB
Reveal one tile
SQUIDWARD
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS IN AN NFL QB
- SQUIDWARD
- FALLEN
- PHOENIX
- CLOVE
Reveal full answer
ACTIONS ON A FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT
- SNAP
- BLOCK
- HOLD
- KICK
U.S. OLYMPIC HOST CITIES
- LOS ANGELES
- SALT LAKE CITY
- ATLANTA
- ST. LOUIS
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- IRONPIGS
- JUMBO SHRIMP
- BATS
- EXPRESS
ENDS IN AN NFL QB
- SQUIDWARD
- FALLEN
- PHOENIX
- CLOVE
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