Sports Connections Hints: Sep 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 9, 2026 (2026-09-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1052
Connections Sports #1052 · 2026-09-09
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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
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TAILGATING NEEDS
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COOLER
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TAILGATING NEEDS
- COOLER
- GRILL
- TENT
- CHAIRS
Group 2
Reveal category
SUPER BOWL MVPS
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BRANCH
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SUPER BOWL MVPS
- BRANCH
- WALKER
- BRADY
- EDELMAN
Group 3
Reveal category
NAMES OF SEAHAWKS STADIUMS
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LUMEN
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NAMES OF SEAHAWKS STADIUMS
- LUMEN
- CENTURYLINK
- QWEST
- KINGDOME
Group 4
Reveal category
ANAGRAMS OF NFL TEAMS
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PATS TRIO
Reveal all four tiles
ANAGRAMS OF NFL TEAMS
- PATS TRIO
- TREELESS
- SABRE
- BANGLES
Reveal full answer
TAILGATING NEEDS
- COOLER
- GRILL
- TENT
- CHAIRS
SUPER BOWL MVPS
- BRANCH
- WALKER
- BRADY
- EDELMAN
NAMES OF SEAHAWKS STADIUMS
- LUMEN
- CENTURYLINK
- QWEST
- KINGDOME
ANAGRAMS OF NFL TEAMS
- PATS TRIO
- TREELESS
- SABRE
- BANGLES
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