Sports Connections Hints: Sep 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 20, 2026 (2026-09-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #727
Connections Sports #727 · 2026-09-20
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Group 1
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MARYLAND TEAMS
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MIDSHIPMEN
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MARYLAND TEAMS
- MIDSHIPMEN
- TERRAPINS
- ORIOLES
- RAVENS
Group 2
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FORMER NHL CITIES
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QUEBEC CITY
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FORMER NHL CITIES
- QUEBEC CITY
- HARTFORD
- ATLANTA
- PHOENIX
Group 3
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NFL ROOKIE WRS
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LEMON
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NFL ROOKIE WRS
- LEMON
- TATE
- TYSON
- BOSTON
Group 4
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SPORTS TERMS IN THE NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
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GOLF
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SPORTS TERMS IN THE NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
- GOLF
- UNIFORM
- VICTOR
- YANKEE
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MARYLAND TEAMS
- MIDSHIPMEN
- TERRAPINS
- ORIOLES
- RAVENS
FORMER NHL CITIES
- QUEBEC CITY
- HARTFORD
- ATLANTA
- PHOENIX
NFL ROOKIE WRS
- LEMON
- TATE
- TYSON
- BOSTON
SPORTS TERMS IN THE NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET
- GOLF
- UNIFORM
- VICTOR
- YANKEE
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