Sports Connections Hints: Jul 16, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 16, 2026 (2026-07-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #945
Connections Sports #945 · 2026-07-16
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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
INDIANA TEAMS
Reveal one tile
COLTS
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INDIANA TEAMS
- COLTS
- PACERS
- HOOSIERS
- FEVER
Group 2
Reveal category
BULLDOGS
Reveal one tile
GONZAGA
Reveal all four tiles
BULLDOGS
- GONZAGA
- MISSISSIPPI STATE
- YALE
- BUTLER
Group 3
Reveal category
EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT
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SADDLE
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EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT
- SADDLE
- REINS
- BIT
- STIRRUPS
Group 4
Reveal category
_____DOME
Reveal one tile
GEORGIA
Reveal all four tiles
_____DOME
- GEORGIA
- ASTRO
- SUPER
- FARGO
Reveal full answer
INDIANA TEAMS
- COLTS
- PACERS
- HOOSIERS
- FEVER
BULLDOGS
- GONZAGA
- MISSISSIPPI STATE
- YALE
- BUTLER
EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT
- SADDLE
- REINS
- BIT
- STIRRUPS
_____DOME
- GEORGIA
- ASTRO
- SUPER
- FARGO
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