Sports Connections Hints: Jul 26, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 26, 2026 (2026-07-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #971
Connections Sports #971 · 2026-07-26
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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
OHIO TEAMS
Reveal one tile
CAVALIERS
Reveal all four tiles
OHIO TEAMS
- CAVALIERS
- BUCKEYES
- BROWNS
- CREW
Group 2
Reveal category
FISHING GEAR
Reveal one tile
HOOK
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FISHING GEAR
- HOOK
- SINKER
- SPOON
- TACKLE BOX
Group 3
Reveal category
FOUND IN MLB TEAM LOGOS
Reveal one tile
SOCKS
Reveal all four tiles
FOUND IN MLB TEAM LOGOS
- SOCKS
- BRIDGE
- BASEBALL GLOVE
- CROWN
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN AN NHL TEAM
Reveal one tile
STOCKINGS
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS IN AN NHL TEAM
- STOCKINGS
- PF FLYERS
- BLUE DEVILS
- BOILERS
Reveal full answer
OHIO TEAMS
- CAVALIERS
- BUCKEYES
- BROWNS
- CREW
FISHING GEAR
- HOOK
- SINKER
- SPOON
- TACKLE BOX
FOUND IN MLB TEAM LOGOS
- SOCKS
- BRIDGE
- BASEBALL GLOVE
- CROWN
ENDS IN AN NHL TEAM
- STOCKINGS
- PF FLYERS
- BLUE DEVILS
- BOILERS
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