Sports Connections Hints: May 29, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 29, 2026 (2026-05-29). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #844
Connections Sports #844 · 2026-05-29
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Group 1
Reveal category
HIT A BALL WITH YOUR FOOT
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BOOT
Reveal all four tiles
HIT A BALL WITH YOUR FOOT
- BOOT
- KICK
- PUNT
- STRIKE
Group 2
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS IN NBA TEAM LOCATIONS
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GOLDEN
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FIRST WORDS IN NBA TEAM LOCATIONS
- GOLDEN
- NEW
- LOS
- OKLAHOMA
Group 3
Reveal category
LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS
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GOODELL
Reveal all four tiles
LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS
- GOODELL
- SILVER
- MANFRED
- BETTMAN
Group 4
Reveal category
AN ATHLETE IN NASHVILLE
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SOUND
Reveal all four tiles
AN ATHLETE IN NASHVILLE
- SOUND
- PREDATOR
- COMMODORE
- TITAN
Reveal full answer
HIT A BALL WITH YOUR FOOT
- BOOT
- KICK
- PUNT
- STRIKE
FIRST WORDS IN NBA TEAM LOCATIONS
- GOLDEN
- NEW
- LOS
- OKLAHOMA
LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS
- GOODELL
- SILVER
- MANFRED
- BETTMAN
AN ATHLETE IN NASHVILLE
- SOUND
- PREDATOR
- COMMODORE
- TITAN
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