Sports Connections Hints: Sep 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 21, 2026 (2026-09-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1078
Connections Sports #1078 · 2026-09-21
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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
DISTINCTION
Reveal one tile
HONOR
Reveal all four tiles
DISTINCTION
- HONOR
- AWARD
- ACCOLADE
- PRIZE
Group 2
Reveal category
DC SCHOOLS
Reveal one tile
AMERICAN
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DC SCHOOLS
- AMERICAN
- GEORGETOWN
- GEORGE WASHINGTON
- HOWARD
Group 3
Reveal category
USMNT ALL-TIME LEADING GOAL SCORERS
Reveal one tile
DEMPSEY
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USMNT ALL-TIME LEADING GOAL SCORERS
- DEMPSEY
- DONOVAN
- ALTIDORE
- WYNALDA
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ WAGNER
Reveal one tile
FRANZ
Reveal all four tiles
_____ WAGNER
- FRANZ
- HONUS
- BILLY
- ASHLEY
Reveal full answer
DISTINCTION
- HONOR
- AWARD
- ACCOLADE
- PRIZE
DC SCHOOLS
- AMERICAN
- GEORGETOWN
- GEORGE WASHINGTON
- HOWARD
USMNT ALL-TIME LEADING GOAL SCORERS
- DEMPSEY
- DONOVAN
- ALTIDORE
- WYNALDA
_____ WAGNER
- FRANZ
- HONUS
- BILLY
- ASHLEY
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