Sports Connections Hints: Aug 30, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 30, 2026 (2026-08-30). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1035
Connections Sports #1035 · 2026-08-30
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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
AGILE
Reveal one tile
ATHLETIC
Reveal all four tiles
AGILE
- ATHLETIC
- LIMBER
- LITHE
- SPRIGHTLY
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE TERMS
Reveal one tile
4-3
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE TERMS
- 4-3
- COVER 2
- NICKEL
- PREVENT
Group 3
Reveal category
LIGUE 1 CLUBS
Reveal one tile
ANGERS
Reveal all four tiles
LIGUE 1 CLUBS
- ANGERS
- NICE
- LENS
- LILLE
Group 4
Reveal category
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Reveal one tile
CHAMPAGNIE
Reveal all four tiles
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
- CHAMPAGNIE
- CASTLE
- WEMBANYAMA
- VASSELL
Reveal full answer
AGILE
- ATHLETIC
- LIMBER
- LITHE
- SPRIGHTLY
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE TERMS
- 4-3
- COVER 2
- NICKEL
- PREVENT
LIGUE 1 CLUBS
- ANGERS
- NICE
- LENS
- LILLE
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
- CHAMPAGNIE
- CASTLE
- WEMBANYAMA
- VASSELL
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