Sports Connections Hints: Jul 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 20, 2026 (2026-07-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #953
Connections Sports #953 · 2026-07-20
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Group 1
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TERMS FOR COMPETITIONS
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CUP
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TERMS FOR COMPETITIONS
- CUP
- INVITATIONAL
- TOURNAMENT
- SERIES
Group 2
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TYPES OF GLOVES
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BOXING
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TYPES OF GLOVES
- BOXING
- BASEBALL
- BATTING
- GOALKEEPER
Group 3
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PLAYERS BROWNS HAVE DRAFTED NO. 1 OVERALL
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COUCH
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PLAYERS BROWNS HAVE DRAFTED NO. 1 OVERALL
- COUCH
- GARRETT
- MAYFIELD
- BROWN
Group 4
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_____ QUARTERBACK
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MONDAY MORNING
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_____ QUARTERBACK
- MONDAY MORNING
- STARTING
- ARMCHAIR
- FRANCHISE
Reveal full answer
TERMS FOR COMPETITIONS
- CUP
- INVITATIONAL
- TOURNAMENT
- SERIES
TYPES OF GLOVES
- BOXING
- BASEBALL
- BATTING
- GOALKEEPER
PLAYERS BROWNS HAVE DRAFTED NO. 1 OVERALL
- COUCH
- GARRETT
- MAYFIELD
- BROWN
_____ QUARTERBACK
- MONDAY MORNING
- STARTING
- ARMCHAIR
- FRANCHISE
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