NYT Sports Connections: July 16, 2026 Hints and Answers

Today's Sports Connections will be easier if you know about Indiana sports.

This game is a version of the New York Times word game that tests sports fans' knowledge.

The game is about finding common threads between words. It resets after midnight and gets harder, so we have hints and tips to help.

You can find today's puzzle solution at the end of this article or keep reading for clues and strategies.

The New York Times and The Athletic launched this daily word game. It can be played on the web and mobile devices.

Each puzzle has 16 words, split into four categories. There's only one correct answer.

If you get all four words in a set correct, they're removed from the board. You can make up to four mistakes.

You can rearrange the board to make connections easier. Each group has a color: yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Want a hint about the categories without being told? Try these:

Yellow: Indiana

Green: Big dogs

Blue: Horse riding

Purple: Famous domes

Need a little extra help? Today's connections are about these categories:

Yellow: Indiana Teams

Green: Bulldogs

Blue: Equestrian Equipment

Purple: Dome

Looking for Wordle? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to solve today's puzzle.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Sports Connections is...

Indiana Teams: COLTS, FEVER, HOOSIERS, PACERS

Bulldogs: BUTLER, GONZAGA, MISSISSIPPI STATE, YALE

Equestrian Equipment: BIT, REINS, SADDLE, STIRRUPS

Dome: ASTRO, FARGO, GEORGIA, SUPER

Don't feel down if you didn't guess it. There will be new sports Connections tomorrow.

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