Sports Connections Hints: May 22, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 22, 2026 (2026-05-22). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #825
Connections Sports #825 · 2026-05-22
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Group 1
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ATTRIBUTES FOR A BASEBALL PITCHER
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CONTROL
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ATTRIBUTES FOR A BASEBALL PITCHER
- CONTROL
- COMMAND
- VELOCITY
- STAMINA
Group 2
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NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
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HABS
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NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- HABS
- AVS
- CANES
- ISLES
Group 3
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CAN FOLLOW THE WORD "TEXAS"
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RANGERS
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CAN FOLLOW THE WORD "TEXAS"
- RANGERS
- LONGHORNS
- TECH
- LEAGUER
Group 4
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MEMBERS OF THE CINCINNATI REDS
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SINGER
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MEMBERS OF THE CINCINNATI REDS
- SINGER
- STEER
- DE LA CRUZ
- BURNS
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ATTRIBUTES FOR A BASEBALL PITCHER
- CONTROL
- COMMAND
- VELOCITY
- STAMINA
NHL TEAMS, FAMILIARLY
- HABS
- AVS
- CANES
- ISLES
CAN FOLLOW THE WORD "TEXAS"
- RANGERS
- LONGHORNS
- TECH
- LEAGUER
MEMBERS OF THE CINCINNATI REDS
- SINGER
- STEER
- DE LA CRUZ
- BURNS
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