Sports Connections Hints: Sep 1, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 1, 2026 (2026-09-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1037
Connections Sports #1037 · 2026-09-01
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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
COACH
Reveal one tile
SCHOOL
Reveal all four tiles
COACH
- SCHOOL
- INSTRUCT
- TEACH
- DRILL
Group 2
Reveal category
NFL MASCOTS
Reveal one tile
SOURDOUGH SAM
Reveal all four tiles
NFL MASCOTS
- SOURDOUGH SAM
- JAXSON DE VILLE
- SWOOP
- BLUE
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH MATT RYAN
Reveal one tile
2
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH MATT RYAN
- 2
- FALCONS
- BC
- MATTY ICE
Group 4
Reveal category
_____-TO-_____
Reveal one tile
BACK
Reveal all four tiles
_____-TO-_____
- BACK
- TOE
- MAN
- DAY
Reveal full answer
COACH
- SCHOOL
- INSTRUCT
- TEACH
- DRILL
NFL MASCOTS
- SOURDOUGH SAM
- JAXSON DE VILLE
- SWOOP
- BLUE
ASSOCIATED WITH MATT RYAN
- 2
- FALCONS
- BC
- MATTY ICE
_____-TO-_____
- BACK
- TOE
- MAN
- DAY
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