Sports Connections Hints: Jul 18, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 18, 2026 (2026-07-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #947
Connections Sports #947 · 2026-07-18
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Group 1
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COMBAT SPORTS SETTINGS
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RING
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COMBAT SPORTS SETTINGS
- RING
- MAT
- CAGE
- OCTAGON
Group 2
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HOCKEY PENALTIES
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FIGHTING
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HOCKEY PENALTIES
- FIGHTING
- HIGH-STICKING
- INTERFERENCE
- TRIPPING
Group 3
Reveal category
SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES
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HOOP DREAMS
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SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES
- HOOP DREAMS
- SENNA
- ICARUS
- FREE SOLO
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN A GOLF CLUB
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SPUTTER
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ENDS IN A GOLF CLUB
- SPUTTER
- RED RIVER
- GRIDIRON
- HARDWOOD
Reveal full answer
COMBAT SPORTS SETTINGS
- RING
- MAT
- CAGE
- OCTAGON
HOCKEY PENALTIES
- FIGHTING
- HIGH-STICKING
- INTERFERENCE
- TRIPPING
SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES
- HOOP DREAMS
- SENNA
- ICARUS
- FREE SOLO
ENDS IN A GOLF CLUB
- SPUTTER
- RED RIVER
- GRIDIRON
- HARDWOOD
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