Sports Connections Hints: May 24, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 24, 2026 (2026-05-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #838
Connections Sports #838 · 2026-05-24
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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
WORN AFTER AN INJURY
Reveal one tile
BRACE
Reveal all four tiles
WORN AFTER AN INJURY
- BRACE
- CAST
- BOOT
- SLING
Group 2
Reveal category
ACCESSORIES FOR A FOOTBALL COACH
Reveal one tile
CLIPBOARD
Reveal all four tiles
ACCESSORIES FOR A FOOTBALL COACH
- CLIPBOARD
- HEADSET
- PLAY SHEET
- TABLET
Group 3
Reveal category
EFL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
Reveal one tile
WREXHAM
Reveal all four tiles
EFL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
- WREXHAM
- STOKE
- HULL
- DERBY COUNTY
Group 4
Reveal category
INDY 500 WINNERS
Reveal one tile
POWER
Reveal all four tiles
INDY 500 WINNERS
- POWER
- SATO
- NEWGARDEN
- PALOU
Reveal full answer
WORN AFTER AN INJURY
- BRACE
- CAST
- BOOT
- SLING
ACCESSORIES FOR A FOOTBALL COACH
- CLIPBOARD
- HEADSET
- PLAY SHEET
- TABLET
EFL CHAMPIONSHIP CLUBS
- WREXHAM
- STOKE
- HULL
- DERBY COUNTY
INDY 500 WINNERS
- POWER
- SATO
- NEWGARDEN
- PALOU
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