Sports Connections Hints: Jul 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 9, 2026 (2026-07-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #928
Connections Sports #928 · 2026-07-09
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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
RACKET/PADDLE SPORTS
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TENNIS
Reveal all four tiles
RACKET/PADDLE SPORTS
- TENNIS
- BADMINTON
- PADEL
- SQUASH
Group 2
Reveal category
NFL WIDE RECEIVERS
Reveal one tile
WADDLE
Reveal all four tiles
NFL WIDE RECEIVERS
- WADDLE
- LAMB
- OLAVE
- HIGGINS
Group 3
Reveal category
LACROSSE TERMS
Reveal one tile
CRADLE
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LACROSSE TERMS
- CRADLE
- CLEAR
- RIDE
- CREASE
Group 4
Reveal category
FIFA
Reveal one tile
FÉDÉRATION
Reveal all four tiles
FIFA
- FÉDÉRATION
- INTERNATIONALE
- FOOTBALL
- ASSOCIATION
Reveal full answer
RACKET/PADDLE SPORTS
- TENNIS
- BADMINTON
- PADEL
- SQUASH
NFL WIDE RECEIVERS
- WADDLE
- LAMB
- OLAVE
- HIGGINS
LACROSSE TERMS
- CRADLE
- CLEAR
- RIDE
- CREASE
FIFA
- FÉDÉRATION
- INTERNATIONALE
- FOOTBALL
- ASSOCIATION
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