Sports Connections Hints: Oct 1, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 1, 2026 (2026-10-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #738
Connections Sports #738 · 2026-10-01
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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
BASKETBALL GAMES
Reveal one tile
HORSE
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL GAMES
- HORSE
- AROUND THE WORLD
- KNOCKOUT
- 21
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Reveal one tile
TERRIBLE TOWEL
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- TERRIBLE TOWEL
- BLACK AND YELLOW
- RENEGADE
- THE BUS
Group 3
Reveal category
TEXAS SPORTS VENUES
Reveal one tile
KYLE FIELD
Reveal all four tiles
TEXAS SPORTS VENUES
- KYLE FIELD
- COTTON BOWL
- DAIKIN PARK
- ALAMODOME
Group 4
Reveal category
_____AWAY
Reveal one tile
STRAIGHT
Reveal all four tiles
_____AWAY
- STRAIGHT
- FADE
- GIVE
- BREAK
Reveal full answer
BASKETBALL GAMES
- HORSE
- AROUND THE WORLD
- KNOCKOUT
- 21
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
- TERRIBLE TOWEL
- BLACK AND YELLOW
- RENEGADE
- THE BUS
TEXAS SPORTS VENUES
- KYLE FIELD
- COTTON BOWL
- DAIKIN PARK
- ALAMODOME
_____AWAY
- STRAIGHT
- FADE
- GIVE
- BREAK
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