Sports Connections Hints: Jul 7, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 7, 2026 (2026-07-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #924
Connections Sports #924 · 2026-07-07
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Group 1
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FOUR MAIN SWIMMING STROKES
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BUTTERFLY
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FOUR MAIN SWIMMING STROKES
- BUTTERFLY
- BACKSTROKE
- BREASTSTROKE
- FREESTYLE
Group 2
Reveal category
THROW A SOFT PASS
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FLOAT
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THROW A SOFT PASS
- FLOAT
- LOFT
- LOB
- TOSS
Group 3
Reveal category
PERFORMED AT A SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW
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STING
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PERFORMED AT A SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW
- STING
- WONDER
- PRINCE
- KEYS
Group 4
Reveal category
PREMIER LEAGUE NICKNAMES, MINUS THE S
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BEE
Reveal all four tiles
PREMIER LEAGUE NICKNAMES, MINUS THE S
- BEE
- BLACK CAT
- BLUE
- GUNNER
Reveal full answer
FOUR MAIN SWIMMING STROKES
- BUTTERFLY
- BACKSTROKE
- BREASTSTROKE
- FREESTYLE
THROW A SOFT PASS
- FLOAT
- LOFT
- LOB
- TOSS
PERFORMED AT A SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW
- STING
- WONDER
- PRINCE
- KEYS
PREMIER LEAGUE NICKNAMES, MINUS THE S
- BEE
- BLACK CAT
- BLUE
- GUNNER
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