Sports Connections Hints: Aug 27, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 27, 2026 (2026-08-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1026
Connections Sports #1026 · 2026-08-27
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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
TRANSGRESSION
Reveal one tile
FOUL
Reveal all four tiles
TRANSGRESSION
- FOUL
- INFRACTION
- PENALTY
- VIOLATION
Group 2
Reveal category
TRANSACTION
Reveal one tile
DEAL
Reveal all four tiles
TRANSACTION
- DEAL
- EXCHANGE
- TRADE
- TRANSFER
Group 3
Reveal category
DALLAS COWBOYS
Reveal one tile
LAMB
Reveal all four tiles
DALLAS COWBOYS
- LAMB
- BLAND
- OVERSHOWN
- PRESCOTT
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ ERA
Reveal one tile
DEAD BALL
Reveal all four tiles
_____ ERA
- DEAD BALL
- STEROID
- NEW
- OPEN
Reveal full answer
TRANSGRESSION
- FOUL
- INFRACTION
- PENALTY
- VIOLATION
TRANSACTION
- DEAL
- EXCHANGE
- TRADE
- TRANSFER
DALLAS COWBOYS
- LAMB
- BLAND
- OVERSHOWN
- PRESCOTT
_____ ERA
- DEAD BALL
- STEROID
- NEW
- OPEN
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