Sports Connections Hints: May 23, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 23, 2026 (2026-05-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #827
Connections Sports #827 · 2026-05-23
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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
DEFEAT SOUNDLY
Reveal one tile
CRUSH
Reveal all four tiles
DEFEAT SOUNDLY
- CRUSH
- PASTE
- SHELLAC
- ROUT
Group 2
Reveal category
A MISSOURI ATHLETE
Reveal one tile
BLUE
Reveal all four tiles
A MISSOURI ATHLETE
- BLUE
- ROYAL
- CHIEF
- CARDINAL
Group 3
Reveal category
BIG TEN FOOTBALL COACHES
Reveal one tile
CIGNETTI
Reveal all four tiles
BIG TEN FOOTBALL COACHES
- CIGNETTI
- DAY
- RHULE
- FICKELL
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ LINE
Reveal one tile
CUT
Reveal all four tiles
_____ LINE
- CUT
- FINISH
- BASE
- MENDOZA
Reveal full answer
DEFEAT SOUNDLY
- CRUSH
- PASTE
- SHELLAC
- ROUT
A MISSOURI ATHLETE
- BLUE
- ROYAL
- CHIEF
- CARDINAL
BIG TEN FOOTBALL COACHES
- CIGNETTI
- DAY
- RHULE
- FICKELL
_____ LINE
- CUT
- FINISH
- BASE
- MENDOZA
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