Sports Connections Hints: Jun 8, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jun 8, 2026 (2026-06-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #858
Connections Sports #858 · 2026-06-08
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Group 1
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FIRST WORDS OF BASKETBALL POSITIONS
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SMALL
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FIRST WORDS OF BASKETBALL POSITIONS
- SMALL
- POINT
- POWER
- SHOOTING
Group 2
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THINGS A QB DOES WITH THE FOOTBALL
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SPIKE
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THINGS A QB DOES WITH THE FOOTBALL
- SPIKE
- PASS
- TUCK
- HAND OFF
Group 3
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WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS ALL-AROUND GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
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BILES
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WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS ALL-AROUND GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
- BILES
- LEE
- DOUGLAS
- LIUKIN
Group 4
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ENDS IN A NEW YORK TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM
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CHALAMET
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ENDS IN A NEW YORK TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM
- CHALAMET
- ALLEGIANT
- GRANGER
- INKJET
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FIRST WORDS OF BASKETBALL POSITIONS
- SMALL
- POINT
- POWER
- SHOOTING
THINGS A QB DOES WITH THE FOOTBALL
- SPIKE
- PASS
- TUCK
- HAND OFF
WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS ALL-AROUND GOLD MEDAL WINNERS
- BILES
- LEE
- DOUGLAS
- LIUKIN
ENDS IN A NEW YORK TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM
- CHALAMET
- ALLEGIANT
- GRANGER
- INKJET
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