Sports Connections Hints: Jan 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 3, 2026 (2026-01-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #675
Connections Sports #675 · 2026-01-03
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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
PARTS OF A FOOTBALL HELMET
Reveal one tile
CHIN STRAP
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A FOOTBALL HELMET
- CHIN STRAP
- FACE MASK
- PADDING
- SHELL
Group 2
Reveal category
BASEBALL PITCHES
Reveal one tile
CUTTER
Reveal all four tiles
BASEBALL PITCHES
- CUTTER
- SPLITTER
- CHANGEUP
- SLIDER
Group 3
Reveal category
OSCAR NOMINEES FOR PLAYING A BOXER
Reveal one tile
SWANK
Reveal all four tiles
OSCAR NOMINEES FOR PLAYING A BOXER
- SWANK
- STALLONE
- DE NIRO
- WASHINGTON
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ STORM
Reveal one tile
HANNAH
Reveal all four tiles
_____ STORM
- HANNAH
- COURT
- SEATTLE
- RED
Reveal full answer
PARTS OF A FOOTBALL HELMET
- CHIN STRAP
- FACE MASK
- PADDING
- SHELL
BASEBALL PITCHES
- CUTTER
- SPLITTER
- CHANGEUP
- SLIDER
OSCAR NOMINEES FOR PLAYING A BOXER
- SWANK
- STALLONE
- DE NIRO
- WASHINGTON
_____ STORM
- HANNAH
- COURT
- SEATTLE
- RED
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