Sports Connections Hints: Jul 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 12, 2026 (2026-07-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #935
Connections Sports #935 · 2026-07-12
Choose one group at a time
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
AWARD
Reveal one tile
CUP
Reveal all four tiles
AWARD
- CUP
- MEDAL
- PLAQUE
- TROPHY
Group 2
Reveal category
BASEBALL TACTICS
Reveal one tile
SQUEEZE
Reveal all four tiles
BASEBALL TACTICS
- SQUEEZE
- SACRIFICE
- HIT AND RUN
- DELAYED STEAL
Group 3
Reveal category
USED DURING A TIMEOUT
Reveal one tile
CHAIR
Reveal all four tiles
USED DURING A TIMEOUT
- CHAIR
- TOWEL
- WATER BOTTLE
- DRY ERASE BOARD
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES OF CELTICS ALL-TIME GREATS
Reveal one tile
BURRED
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES OF CELTICS ALL-TIME GREATS
- BURRED
- KOOZIE
- PERISH
- ALAN
Reveal full answer
AWARD
- CUP
- MEDAL
- PLAQUE
- TROPHY
BASEBALL TACTICS
- SQUEEZE
- SACRIFICE
- HIT AND RUN
- DELAYED STEAL
USED DURING A TIMEOUT
- CHAIR
- TOWEL
- WATER BOTTLE
- DRY ERASE BOARD
HOMOPHONES OF CELTICS ALL-TIME GREATS
- BURRED
- KOOZIE
- PERISH
- ALAN
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