Sports Connections Hints: May 26, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 26, 2026 (2026-05-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #840
Connections Sports #840 · 2026-05-26
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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
CARD SUITS
Reveal one tile
DIAMOND
Reveal all four tiles
CARD SUITS
- DIAMOND
- SPADE
- HEART
- CLUB
Group 2
Reveal category
CHICAGO TEAMS
Reveal one tile
WHITE SOX
Reveal all four tiles
CHICAGO TEAMS
- WHITE SOX
- FIRE
- SKY
- DEPAUL
Group 3
Reveal category
SEC MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES
Reveal one tile
PEARL
Reveal all four tiles
SEC MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES
- PEARL
- OATS
- CALIPARI
- POPE
Group 4
Reveal category
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS, MINUS A LETTER
Reveal one tile
GARNET
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS, MINUS A LETTER
- GARNET
- WAD
- DIVA
- WORTH
Reveal full answer
CARD SUITS
- DIAMOND
- SPADE
- HEART
- CLUB
CHICAGO TEAMS
- WHITE SOX
- FIRE
- SKY
- DEPAUL
SEC MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES
- PEARL
- OATS
- CALIPARI
- POPE
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS, MINUS A LETTER
- GARNET
- WAD
- DIVA
- WORTH
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