Sports Connections Hints: May 31, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on May 31, 2026 (2026-05-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #846
Connections Sports #846 · 2026-05-31
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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
FORETELL AN OUTCOME
Reveal one tile
PREDICT
Reveal all four tiles
FORETELL AN OUTCOME
- PREDICT
- PICK
- PROGNOSTICATE
- FORECAST
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS
Reveal one tile
BACKCOURT
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS
- BACKCOURT
- DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
- GOALTEND
- TRAVEL
Group 3
Reveal category
MILLERS
Reveal one tile
MASON
Reveal all four tiles
MILLERS
- MASON
- REGGIE
- BODE
- CHERYL
Group 4
Reveal category
CHARACTERS IN "THE SANDLOT"
Reveal one tile
SMALLS
Reveal all four tiles
CHARACTERS IN "THE SANDLOT"
- SMALLS
- YEAH-YEAH
- SQUINTS
- THE BEAST
Reveal full answer
FORETELL AN OUTCOME
- PREDICT
- PICK
- PROGNOSTICATE
- FORECAST
BASKETBALL VIOLATIONS
- BACKCOURT
- DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
- GOALTEND
- TRAVEL
MILLERS
- MASON
- REGGIE
- BODE
- CHERYL
CHARACTERS IN "THE SANDLOT"
- SMALLS
- YEAH-YEAH
- SQUINTS
- THE BEAST
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