Sports Connections Hints: May 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #824
Connections Sports #824 · 2026-05-21
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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
SEEN AT A COLLEGE SPORTING EVENT
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BAND
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SEEN AT A COLLEGE SPORTING EVENT
- BAND
- CHEERLEADERS
- DANCE TEAM
- STUDENT SECTION
Group 2
Reveal category
PITCHING MOUND
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BUMP
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PITCHING MOUND
- BUMP
- MOUND
- HILL
- RUBBER
Group 3
Reveal category
ALPINE SKIING DISCIPLINES
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COMBINED
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ALPINE SKIING DISCIPLINES
- COMBINED
- SLALOM
- DOWNHILL
- SUPER-G
Group 4
Reveal category
CHARLOTTE _____
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HORNETS
Reveal all four tiles
CHARLOTTE _____
- HORNETS
- FC
- 49ERS
- NORTH
Reveal full answer
SEEN AT A COLLEGE SPORTING EVENT
- BAND
- CHEERLEADERS
- DANCE TEAM
- STUDENT SECTION
PITCHING MOUND
- BUMP
- MOUND
- HILL
- RUBBER
ALPINE SKIING DISCIPLINES
- COMBINED
- SLALOM
- DOWNHILL
- SUPER-G
CHARLOTTE _____
- HORNETS
- FC
- 49ERS
- NORTH
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