Sports Connections Hints: Sep 24, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 24, 2026 (2026-09-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1082
Connections Sports #1082 · 2026-09-24
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Group 1
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BASEBALL POSITIONS, ABBREVIATED
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OF
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BASEBALL POSITIONS, ABBREVIATED
- OF
- DH
- SS
- C
Group 2
Reveal category
FOUND AT A HOCKEY RINK
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PENALTY BOX
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FOUND AT A HOCKEY RINK
- PENALTY BOX
- BENCHES
- BOARDS
- GLASS
Group 3
Reveal category
DETAILS IN A CONTRACT
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YEARS
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DETAILS IN A CONTRACT
- YEARS
- SALARY
- INCENTIVES
- OPTIONS
Group 4
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH DEREK JETER
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2
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ASSOCIATED WITH DEREK JETER
- 2
- YANKEES
- CAPTAIN
- THE FLIP
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BASEBALL POSITIONS, ABBREVIATED
- OF
- DH
- SS
- C
FOUND AT A HOCKEY RINK
- PENALTY BOX
- BENCHES
- BOARDS
- GLASS
DETAILS IN A CONTRACT
- YEARS
- SALARY
- INCENTIVES
- OPTIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH DEREK JETER
- 2
- YANKEES
- CAPTAIN
- THE FLIP
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