Sports Connections Hints: Jul 22, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 22, 2026 (2026-07-22). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #955
Connections Sports #955 · 2026-07-22
Choose one group at a time
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
PLACES WHERE AN ERRANT GOLF SHOT LANDS
Reveal one tile
POND
Reveal all four tiles
PLACES WHERE AN ERRANT GOLF SHOT LANDS
- POND
- BUNKER
- ROUGH
- OUT OF BOUNDS
Group 2
Reveal category
SPORTS FILMS, WITH "THE"
Reveal one tile
WATERBOY
Reveal all four tiles
SPORTS FILMS, WITH "THE"
- WATERBOY
- FIGHTER
- KARATE KID
- NATURAL
Group 3
Reveal category
COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUM NICKNAMES, WITH "THE"
Reveal one tile
SWAMP
Reveal all four tiles
COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUM NICKNAMES, WITH "THE"
- SWAMP
- BIG HOUSE
- HORSESHOE
- FLATS
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ BREAK
Reveal one tile
HYDRATION
Reveal all four tiles
_____ BREAK
- HYDRATION
- TIE
- FAST
- SERVICE
Reveal full answer
PLACES WHERE AN ERRANT GOLF SHOT LANDS
- POND
- BUNKER
- ROUGH
- OUT OF BOUNDS
SPORTS FILMS, WITH "THE"
- WATERBOY
- FIGHTER
- KARATE KID
- NATURAL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUM NICKNAMES, WITH "THE"
- SWAMP
- BIG HOUSE
- HORSESHOE
- FLATS
_____ BREAK
- HYDRATION
- TIE
- FAST
- SERVICE
Looking for today's sports puzzle instead? Head back to the Today's Sports Connections hints page, or open the sports archive for another date.
Move between Sports Connections dates
Return to today, browse the sports archive, or step one puzzle backward or forward when a nearby board is available.