Sports Connections Hints: Jan 2, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 2, 2026 (2026-01-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #674
Connections Sports #674 · 2026-01-02
Choose one group at a time
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
FULL OF ENERGY
Reveal one tile
RESTED
Reveal all four tiles
FULL OF ENERGY
- RESTED
- FRESH
- INVIGORATED
- RESTORED
Group 2
Reveal category
ACTIONS WITH A DECK OF PLAYING CARDS
Reveal one tile
SHUFFLE
Reveal all four tiles
ACTIONS WITH A DECK OF PLAYING CARDS
- SHUFFLE
- DEAL
- CUT
- DRAW
Group 3
Reveal category
ARCHERY TERMS
Reveal one tile
ARROW
Reveal all four tiles
ARCHERY TERMS
- ARROW
- BULLSEYE
- NOCK
- QUIVER
Group 4
Reveal category
NHL TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
START
Reveal all four tiles
NHL TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED
- START
- WILT
- BLUEY
- DUCKY
Reveal full answer
FULL OF ENERGY
- RESTED
- FRESH
- INVIGORATED
- RESTORED
ACTIONS WITH A DECK OF PLAYING CARDS
- SHUFFLE
- DEAL
- CUT
- DRAW
ARCHERY TERMS
- ARROW
- BULLSEYE
- NOCK
- QUIVER
NHL TEAMS, WITH THE LAST LETTER CHANGED
- START
- WILT
- BLUEY
- DUCKY
Looking for today's sports puzzle instead? Head back to the Today's Sports Connections hints page, or open the sports archive for another date.
Move between Sports Connections dates
Return to today, browse the sports archive, or step one puzzle backward or forward when a nearby board is available.