Sports Connections Hints: Jul 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 6, 2026 (2026-07-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #923
Connections Sports #923 · 2026-07-06
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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
MOVE ON FROM A PLAYER
Reveal one tile
CUT
Reveal all four tiles
MOVE ON FROM A PLAYER
- CUT
- RELEASE
- TRADE
- WAIVE
Group 2
Reveal category
SAN DIEGO TEAMS
Reveal one tile
WAVE
Reveal all four tiles
SAN DIEGO TEAMS
- WAVE
- SAN DIEGO FC
- PADRES
- AZTECS
Group 3
Reveal category
MEMBERS OF THE 600-HR CLUB
Reveal one tile
AARON
Reveal all four tiles
MEMBERS OF THE 600-HR CLUB
- AARON
- RUTH
- THOME
- SOSA
Group 4
Reveal category
USMNT PLAYERS, WITH THE LAST LETTER REMOVED
Reveal one tile
TRUST
Reveal all four tiles
USMNT PLAYERS, WITH THE LAST LETTER REMOVED
- TRUST
- RICHARD
- ADAM
- FREES
Reveal full answer
MOVE ON FROM A PLAYER
- CUT
- RELEASE
- TRADE
- WAIVE
SAN DIEGO TEAMS
- WAVE
- SAN DIEGO FC
- PADRES
- AZTECS
MEMBERS OF THE 600-HR CLUB
- AARON
- RUTH
- THOME
- SOSA
USMNT PLAYERS, WITH THE LAST LETTER REMOVED
- TRUST
- RICHARD
- ADAM
- FREES
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