Sports Connections Hints: Sep 19, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 19, 2026 (2026-09-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #726
Connections Sports #726 · 2026-09-19
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Group 1
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INFO ON A HOCKEY SCOREBOARD
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SCORE
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INFO ON A HOCKEY SCOREBOARD
- SCORE
- PERIOD
- CLOCK
- SHOTS ON GOAL
Group 2
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ASSOCIATED WITH A TEAM ROAD TRIP
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HOTEL
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ASSOCIATED WITH A TEAM ROAD TRIP
- HOTEL
- FLIGHT
- BUS
- VISITORS' LOCKER ROOM
Group 3
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STARTS OF NFL TEAM NAMES
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COMMA
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STARTS OF NFL TEAM NAMES
- COMMA
- DOLPH
- STEEL
- FALCO
Group 4
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ADAM SANDLER CHARACTERS IN SPORTS FILMS
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BOUCHER
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ADAM SANDLER CHARACTERS IN SPORTS FILMS
- BOUCHER
- CREWE
- GILMORE
- SUGERMAN
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INFO ON A HOCKEY SCOREBOARD
- SCORE
- PERIOD
- CLOCK
- SHOTS ON GOAL
ASSOCIATED WITH A TEAM ROAD TRIP
- HOTEL
- FLIGHT
- BUS
- VISITORS' LOCKER ROOM
STARTS OF NFL TEAM NAMES
- COMMA
- DOLPH
- STEEL
- FALCO
ADAM SANDLER CHARACTERS IN SPORTS FILMS
- BOUCHER
- CREWE
- GILMORE
- SUGERMAN
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