Sports Connections Hints: Jul 8, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 8, 2026 (2026-07-08). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #927
Connections Sports #927 · 2026-07-08
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Group 1
Reveal category
BASERUNNING OUTCOMES
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STEAL
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BASERUNNING OUTCOMES
- STEAL
- PICKOFF
- TAG
- PICKLE
Group 2
Reveal category
CAN PRECEDE "BLOCK," IN FOOTBALL
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PANCAKE
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CAN PRECEDE "BLOCK," IN FOOTBALL
- PANCAKE
- CHOP
- PASS
- CRACKBACK
Group 3
Reveal category
CFB BOWL GAMES IN FLORIDA
Reveal one tile
ORANGE
Reveal all four tiles
CFB BOWL GAMES IN FLORIDA
- ORANGE
- GASPARILLA
- CITRUS
- POP-TARTS
Group 4
Reveal category
MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
Reveal one tile
BURGER
Reveal all four tiles
MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
- BURGER
- GORE
- ROCKER
- DEGROM
Reveal full answer
BASERUNNING OUTCOMES
- STEAL
- PICKOFF
- TAG
- PICKLE
CAN PRECEDE "BLOCK," IN FOOTBALL
- PANCAKE
- CHOP
- PASS
- CRACKBACK
CFB BOWL GAMES IN FLORIDA
- ORANGE
- GASPARILLA
- CITRUS
- POP-TARTS
MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
- BURGER
- GORE
- ROCKER
- DEGROM
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