Sports Connections Hints: Sep 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 12, 2026 (2026-09-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1062
Connections Sports #1062 · 2026-09-12
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Group 1
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ARIZONA PRO TEAMS
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SUNS
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ARIZONA PRO TEAMS
- SUNS
- DIAMONDBACKS
- CARDINALS
- MERCURY
Group 2
Reveal category
BIG TEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS
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CHAMPAIGN
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BIG TEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- CHAMPAIGN
- COLUMBUS
- PISCATAWAY
- LINCOLN
Group 3
Reveal category
MANNING FAMILY MEMBERS
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ARCH
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MANNING FAMILY MEMBERS
- ARCH
- PEYTON
- ELI
- ARCHIE
Group 4
Reveal category
MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
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SUPERNOVAS
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MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
- SUPERNOVAS
- PULSE
- VIBE
- VALKYRIES
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ARIZONA PRO TEAMS
- SUNS
- DIAMONDBACKS
- CARDINALS
- MERCURY
BIG TEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS
- CHAMPAIGN
- COLUMBUS
- PISCATAWAY
- LINCOLN
MANNING FAMILY MEMBERS
- ARCH
- PEYTON
- ELI
- ARCHIE
MAJOR LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
- SUPERNOVAS
- PULSE
- VIBE
- VALKYRIES
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