Sports Connections Hints: Sep 4, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 4, 2026 (2026-09-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1047
Connections Sports #1047 · 2026-09-04
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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
NAIL A BATTER WITH A PITCH
Reveal one tile
PLUNK
Reveal all four tiles
NAIL A BATTER WITH A PITCH
- PLUNK
- BEAN
- DRILL
- HIT
Group 2
Reveal category
SKATEBOARDING TRICKS
Reveal one tile
HEELFLIP
Reveal all four tiles
SKATEBOARDING TRICKS
- HEELFLIP
- MANUAL
- MCTWIST
- 900
Group 3
Reveal category
SWIMMERS WITH 10+ OLYMPIC MEDALS
Reveal one tile
PHELPS
Reveal all four tiles
SWIMMERS WITH 10+ OLYMPIC MEDALS
- PHELPS
- DRESSEL
- LEDECKY
- THOMPSON
Group 4
Reveal category
DRAFT _____
Reveal one tile
LOTTERY
Reveal all four tiles
DRAFT _____
- LOTTERY
- CLASS
- ORDER
- PICKS
Reveal full answer
NAIL A BATTER WITH A PITCH
- PLUNK
- BEAN
- DRILL
- HIT
SKATEBOARDING TRICKS
- HEELFLIP
- MANUAL
- MCTWIST
- 900
SWIMMERS WITH 10+ OLYMPIC MEDALS
- PHELPS
- DRESSEL
- LEDECKY
- THOMPSON
DRAFT _____
- LOTTERY
- CLASS
- ORDER
- PICKS
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