Sports Connections Hints: Sep 25, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 25, 2026 (2026-09-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1089
Connections Sports #1089 · 2026-09-25
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Group 1
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LAST FOUR FRANCHISES TO WIN STANLEY CUP
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CAROLINA
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LAST FOUR FRANCHISES TO WIN STANLEY CUP
- CAROLINA
- FLORIDA
- VEGAS
- COLORADO
Group 2
Reveal category
NBA DIVISIONS
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PACIFIC
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NBA DIVISIONS
- PACIFIC
- ATLANTIC
- CENTRAL
- SOUTHWEST
Group 3
Reveal category
CAROLINA PANTHERS
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YOUNG
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CAROLINA PANTHERS
- YOUNG
- HORN
- TREMBLE
- HUBBARD
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ HITTER
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OUTSIDE
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_____ HITTER
- OUTSIDE
- SWITCH
- LEADOFF
- PINCH
Reveal full answer
LAST FOUR FRANCHISES TO WIN STANLEY CUP
- CAROLINA
- FLORIDA
- VEGAS
- COLORADO
NBA DIVISIONS
- PACIFIC
- ATLANTIC
- CENTRAL
- SOUTHWEST
CAROLINA PANTHERS
- YOUNG
- HORN
- TREMBLE
- HUBBARD
_____ HITTER
- OUTSIDE
- SWITCH
- LEADOFF
- PINCH
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