Sports Connections Hints: Aug 31, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Aug 31, 2026 (2026-08-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1036
Connections Sports #1036 · 2026-08-31
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Group 1
Reveal category
INEXPERIENCED
Reveal one tile
GREEN
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INEXPERIENCED
- GREEN
- YOUNG
- NEW
- RAW
Group 2
Reveal category
NBA HEAD COACHES
Reveal one tile
KERR
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NBA HEAD COACHES
- KERR
- FINCH
- REDICK
- BICKERSTAFF
Group 3
Reveal category
CAN COME AFTER "HOT"
Reveal one tile
CORNER
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CAN COME AFTER "HOT"
- CORNER
- STOVE
- SEAT
- HAND
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ THOMPSON
Reveal one tile
AMEN
Reveal all four tiles
_____ THOMPSON
- AMEN
- KLAY
- TAGE
- ALYSSA
Reveal full answer
INEXPERIENCED
- GREEN
- YOUNG
- NEW
- RAW
NBA HEAD COACHES
- KERR
- FINCH
- REDICK
- BICKERSTAFF
CAN COME AFTER "HOT"
- CORNER
- STOVE
- SEAT
- HAND
_____ THOMPSON
- AMEN
- KLAY
- TAGE
- ALYSSA
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