Sports Connections Hints: Aug 26, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 26, 2026 (2026-08-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1025
Connections Sports #1025 · 2026-08-26
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Group 1
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VULNERABLE SPOT
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ACHILLES' HEEL
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VULNERABLE SPOT
- ACHILLES' HEEL
- WEAKNESS
- FLAW
- DEFECT
Group 2
Reveal category
FAMOUS CYCLING RACES
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TOUR DE FRANCE
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FAMOUS CYCLING RACES
- TOUR DE FRANCE
- GIRO D'ITALIA
- VUELTA A ESPAÑA
- IL LOMBARDIA
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
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BEVO
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
- BEVO
- AUSTIN
- BURNT ORANGE
- HOOK 'EM
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM
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COLT MCCOY
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STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM
- COLT MCCOY
- SAINT JOSEPH'S
- RAMBLERS
- LIONEL MESSI
Reveal full answer
VULNERABLE SPOT
- ACHILLES' HEEL
- WEAKNESS
- FLAW
- DEFECT
FAMOUS CYCLING RACES
- TOUR DE FRANCE
- GIRO D'ITALIA
- VUELTA A ESPAÑA
- IL LOMBARDIA
ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
- BEVO
- AUSTIN
- BURNT ORANGE
- HOOK 'EM
STARTS WITH AN NFL TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM
- COLT MCCOY
- SAINT JOSEPH'S
- RAMBLERS
- LIONEL MESSI
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