Sports Connections Hints: Sep 22, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 22, 2026 (2026-09-22). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1079
Connections Sports #1079 · 2026-09-22
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Group 1
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EQUIPMENT FOR SNOW ACTIVITIES
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SKI
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EQUIPMENT FOR SNOW ACTIVITIES
- SKI
- SLED
- SNOWBOARD
- TUBE
Group 2
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MLB MASCOTS
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MR. MET
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MLB MASCOTS
- MR. MET
- WALLY
- SLIDER
- BLOOPER
Group 3
Reveal category
NOTRE DAME QBS
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QUINN
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NOTRE DAME QBS
- QUINN
- BOOK
- CLAUSEN
- REES
Group 4
Reveal category
BASEBALL _____
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CARDS
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BASEBALL _____
- CARDS
- BAT
- REFERENCE
- CAP
Reveal full answer
EQUIPMENT FOR SNOW ACTIVITIES
- SKI
- SLED
- SNOWBOARD
- TUBE
MLB MASCOTS
- MR. MET
- WALLY
- SLIDER
- BLOOPER
NOTRE DAME QBS
- QUINN
- BOOK
- CLAUSEN
- REES
BASEBALL _____
- CARDS
- BAT
- REFERENCE
- CAP
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