Sports Connections Hints: Jun 7, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 7, 2026 (2026-06-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #856
Connections Sports #856 · 2026-06-07
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Group 1
Reveal category
FOOTBALL RECEIVING ROUTES
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FADE
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL RECEIVING ROUTES
- FADE
- DRAG
- OUT
- CURL
Group 2
Reveal category
FIRST NAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS
Reveal one tile
WILT
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST NAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS
- WILT
- KAREEM
- HAKEEM
- BILL
Group 3
Reveal category
FRENCH OPEN MEN'S SINGLES WINNERS
Reveal one tile
COURIER
Reveal all four tiles
FRENCH OPEN MEN'S SINGLES WINNERS
- COURIER
- LAVER
- BORG
- NADAL
Group 4
Reveal category
_____GATE
Reveal one tile
SPY
Reveal all four tiles
_____GATE
- SPY
- BOUNTY
- TAIL
- DEFLATE
Reveal full answer
FOOTBALL RECEIVING ROUTES
- FADE
- DRAG
- OUT
- CURL
FIRST NAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS
- WILT
- KAREEM
- HAKEEM
- BILL
FRENCH OPEN MEN'S SINGLES WINNERS
- COURIER
- LAVER
- BORG
- NADAL
_____GATE
- SPY
- BOUNTY
- TAIL
- DEFLATE
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