Sports Connections Hints: Jul 12, 2026

This page shows spoiler‑layered hints for the NYT Sports Connections puzzle published on Jul 12, 2026 (2026-07-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full board when you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #935

Puzzle #935 · 2026-07-12 · sports

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #935 for 2026-07-12, edition sports, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: AWARD, BASEBALL TACTICS, USED DURING A TIMEOUT and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

AWARD
BASEBALL TACTICS
USED DURING A TIMEOUT
HOMOPHONES OF CELTICS ALL-TIME GREATS

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

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

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.