Sports Connections Hints: Sep 16, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 16, 2026 (2026-09-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1066
Connections Sports #1066 · 2026-09-16
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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
WORN AFTER AN INJURY
Reveal one tile
BRACE
Reveal all four tiles
WORN AFTER AN INJURY
- BRACE
- CAST
- SLING
- SPLINT
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL DEFENSES
Reveal one tile
ZONE
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL DEFENSES
- ZONE
- MAN
- PRESS
- TRAP
Group 3
Reveal category
JOHN _____
Reveal one tile
WALL
Reveal all four tiles
JOHN _____
- WALL
- WOODEN
- STERLING
- ELWAY
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ YEAR
Reveal one tile
CONTRACT
Reveal all four tiles
_____ YEAR
- CONTRACT
- ROOKIE
- CAREER
- REBUILDING
Reveal full answer
WORN AFTER AN INJURY
- BRACE
- CAST
- SLING
- SPLINT
BASKETBALL DEFENSES
- ZONE
- MAN
- PRESS
- TRAP
JOHN _____
- WALL
- WOODEN
- STERLING
- ELWAY
_____ YEAR
- CONTRACT
- ROOKIE
- CAREER
- REBUILDING
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