Sports Connections Hints: Jul 28, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jul 28, 2026 (2026-07-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #973
Connections Sports #973 · 2026-07-28
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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
FOOTBALL POSITIONS
Reveal one tile
TIGHT END
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL POSITIONS
- TIGHT END
- GUARD
- LINEBACKER
- RUNNING BACK
Group 2
Reveal category
TENNIS SHOT DESCRIPTORS
Reveal one tile
SMASH
Reveal all four tiles
TENNIS SHOT DESCRIPTORS
- SMASH
- BACKHAND
- SLICE
- DROP
Group 3
Reveal category
WORTH TWO POINTS/RUNS
Reveal one tile
SAFETY
Reveal all four tiles
WORTH TWO POINTS/RUNS
- SAFETY
- LAYUP
- WRESTLING REVERSAL
- 2-RUN HR
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDS IN A NUMBER
Reveal one tile
WITTEN
Reveal all four tiles
ENDS IN A NUMBER
- WITTEN
- HEAVYWEIGHT
- END ZONE
- CONINE
Reveal full answer
FOOTBALL POSITIONS
- TIGHT END
- GUARD
- LINEBACKER
- RUNNING BACK
TENNIS SHOT DESCRIPTORS
- SMASH
- BACKHAND
- SLICE
- DROP
WORTH TWO POINTS/RUNS
- SAFETY
- LAYUP
- WRESTLING REVERSAL
- 2-RUN HR
ENDS IN A NUMBER
- WITTEN
- HEAVYWEIGHT
- END ZONE
- CONINE
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