Sports Connections Hints: Jan 4, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 4, 2026 (2026-01-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #676
Connections Sports #676 · 2026-01-04
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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
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THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW
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SOFTBALL
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THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW
- SOFTBALL
- TOUR DE FRANCE LEADER
- GEORGIA TECH
- FOUL POLE
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
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CHEESEHEAD
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
- CHEESEHEAD
- TITLETOWN
- FROZEN TUNDRA
- LAMBEAU
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS
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CAMERON
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS
- CAMERON
- KRZYZEWSKIVILLE
- THE SHOT
- TOBACCO ROAD
Group 4
Reveal category
TEAMS THAT WEAR PURPLE
Reveal one tile
RAVENS
Reveal all four tiles
TEAMS THAT WEAR PURPLE
- RAVENS
- ROCKIES
- VIKINGS
- NORTHWESTERN
Reveal full answer
THINGS THAT ARE YELLOW
- SOFTBALL
- TOUR DE FRANCE LEADER
- GEORGIA TECH
- FOUL POLE
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
- CHEESEHEAD
- TITLETOWN
- FROZEN TUNDRA
- LAMBEAU
ASSOCIATED WITH THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS
- CAMERON
- KRZYZEWSKIVILLE
- THE SHOT
- TOBACCO ROAD
TEAMS THAT WEAR PURPLE
- RAVENS
- ROCKIES
- VIKINGS
- NORTHWESTERN
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