Sports Connections Hints: Jul 15, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 15, 2026 (2026-07-15). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #940
Connections Sports #940 · 2026-07-15
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Group 1
Reveal category
A SUMMER OLYMPIC ATHLETE
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RUNNER
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A SUMMER OLYMPIC ATHLETE
- RUNNER
- FENCER
- ROWER
- GYMNAST
Group 2
Reveal category
CHICAGO SPORTING VENUES
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SOLDIER
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CHICAGO SPORTING VENUES
- SOLDIER
- UNITED
- WRIGLEY
- WINTRUST
Group 3
Reveal category
CAN BE PRECEDED BY "PASS"
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INTERFERENCE
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CAN BE PRECEDED BY "PASS"
- INTERFERENCE
- RUSHER
- BREAKUP
- PROTECTION
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS WITH AN ANIMAL
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LIONEL MESSI
Reveal all four tiles
STARTS WITH AN ANIMAL
- LIONEL MESSI
- CROWD
- LAMBEAU
- BULLPEN
Reveal full answer
A SUMMER OLYMPIC ATHLETE
- RUNNER
- FENCER
- ROWER
- GYMNAST
CHICAGO SPORTING VENUES
- SOLDIER
- UNITED
- WRIGLEY
- WINTRUST
CAN BE PRECEDED BY "PASS"
- INTERFERENCE
- RUSHER
- BREAKUP
- PROTECTION
STARTS WITH AN ANIMAL
- LIONEL MESSI
- CROWD
- LAMBEAU
- BULLPEN
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