Sports Connections Hints: Sep 23, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 23, 2026 (2026-09-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1080
Connections Sports #1080 · 2026-09-23
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Group 1
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TEAMS/SCHOOLS IN MASSACHUSETTS
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HARVARD
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TEAMS/SCHOOLS IN MASSACHUSETTS
- HARVARD
- BRUINS
- CELTICS
- UMASS
Group 2
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RAIDERS QBS, PAST AND PRESENT
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CARR
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RAIDERS QBS, PAST AND PRESENT
- CARR
- COUSINS
- GANNON
- STABLER
Group 3
Reveal category
WOMEN'S GOLF MAJOR WINNERS
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PARK
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WOMEN'S GOLF MAJOR WINNERS
- PARK
- KORDA
- KO
- INKSTER
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST WORDS IN FOOTBALL MOVIE TITLES
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YARD
Reveal all four tiles
LAST WORDS IN FOOTBALL MOVIE TITLES
- YARD
- TITANS
- BLUES
- LIGHTS
Reveal full answer
TEAMS/SCHOOLS IN MASSACHUSETTS
- HARVARD
- BRUINS
- CELTICS
- UMASS
RAIDERS QBS, PAST AND PRESENT
- CARR
- COUSINS
- GANNON
- STABLER
WOMEN'S GOLF MAJOR WINNERS
- PARK
- KORDA
- KO
- INKSTER
LAST WORDS IN FOOTBALL MOVIE TITLES
- YARD
- TITANS
- BLUES
- LIGHTS
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