Sports Connections Hints: May 30, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 30, 2026 (2026-05-30). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #845

Connections Sports #845 · 2026-05-30

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Group 1

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PLAYING SURFACES

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WOOD

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PLAYING SURFACES

  • WOOD
  • GRASS
  • TURF
  • ICE

Group 2

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ORLANDO TEAMS

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ORLANDO CITY

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ORLANDO TEAMS

  • ORLANDO CITY
  • PRIDE
  • MAGIC
  • UCF

Group 3

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LAST FOUR CLUBS TO WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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PSG

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LAST FOUR CLUBS TO WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

  • PSG
  • REAL MADRID
  • MANCHESTER CITY
  • CHELSEA

Group 4

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ARSENAL PLAYERS

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EZE

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ARSENAL PLAYERS

  • EZE
  • SAKA
  • TIMBER
  • RICE
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PLAYING SURFACES

  • WOOD
  • GRASS
  • TURF
  • ICE

ORLANDO TEAMS

  • ORLANDO CITY
  • PRIDE
  • MAGIC
  • UCF

LAST FOUR CLUBS TO WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

  • PSG
  • REAL MADRID
  • MANCHESTER CITY
  • CHELSEA

ARSENAL PLAYERS

  • EZE
  • SAKA
  • TIMBER
  • RICE

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