Sports Connections Hints: Aug 29, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 29, 2026 (2026-08-29). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1034
Connections Sports #1034 · 2026-08-29
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Group 1
Reveal category
BOXING TERMS
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CROSS
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BOXING TERMS
- CROSS
- HOOK
- JAB
- UPPERCUT
Group 2
Reveal category
NICKNAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS, WITH "THE"
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ADMIRAL
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NICKNAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS, WITH "THE"
- ADMIRAL
- BIG DIPPER
- DREAM
- BIG ARISTOTLE
Group 3
Reveal category
WHITE SOX IN THE HALL OF FAME
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FOX
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WHITE SOX IN THE HALL OF FAME
- FOX
- MIÑOSO
- FISK
- THOMAS
Group 4
Reveal category
AMERICAN _____
Reveal one tile
LEAGUE
Reveal all four tiles
AMERICAN _____
- LEAGUE
- PHAROAH
- NINJA WARRIOR
- FOOTBALL
Reveal full answer
BOXING TERMS
- CROSS
- HOOK
- JAB
- UPPERCUT
NICKNAMES OF HALL OF FAME CENTERS, WITH "THE"
- ADMIRAL
- BIG DIPPER
- DREAM
- BIG ARISTOTLE
WHITE SOX IN THE HALL OF FAME
- FOX
- MIÑOSO
- FISK
- THOMAS
AMERICAN _____
- LEAGUE
- PHAROAH
- NINJA WARRIOR
- FOOTBALL
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