Sports Connections Hints: Sep 18, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 18, 2026 (2026-09-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1075
Connections Sports #1075 · 2026-09-18
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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
IN FRONT OF
Reveal one tile
UP
Reveal all four tiles
IN FRONT OF
- UP
- AHEAD
- LEADING
- ON TOP
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH PUNTING
Reveal one tile
FOURTH DOWN
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH PUNTING
- FOURTH DOWN
- HANG TIME
- COFFIN CORNER
- FAIR CATCH
Group 3
Reveal category
HBO SPORTS SERIES
Reveal one tile
WINNING TIME
Reveal all four tiles
HBO SPORTS SERIES
- WINNING TIME
- HARD KNOCKS
- BALLERS
- EASTBOUND & DOWN
Group 4
Reveal category
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Reveal one tile
PIERCE
Reveal all four tiles
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
- PIERCE
- DOWNS
- KEY
- GARDNER
Reveal full answer
IN FRONT OF
- UP
- AHEAD
- LEADING
- ON TOP
ASSOCIATED WITH PUNTING
- FOURTH DOWN
- HANG TIME
- COFFIN CORNER
- FAIR CATCH
HBO SPORTS SERIES
- WINNING TIME
- HARD KNOCKS
- BALLERS
- EASTBOUND & DOWN
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
- PIERCE
- DOWNS
- KEY
- GARDNER
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