Sports Connections Hints: Jan 5, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 5, 2026 (2026-01-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #677
Connections Sports #677 · 2026-01-05
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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
GOLF SHOTS
Reveal one tile
DRIVE
Reveal all four tiles
GOLF SHOTS
- DRIVE
- CHIP
- PUTT
- APPROACH
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL STATS IN SINGULAR FORM
Reveal one tile
TURNOVER
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL STATS IN SINGULAR FORM
- TURNOVER
- BLOCK
- POINT
- FOUL
Group 3
Reveal category
NEW YORK METS RETIRED NUMBERS
Reveal one tile
STRAWBERRY
Reveal all four tiles
NEW YORK METS RETIRED NUMBERS
- STRAWBERRY
- PIAZZA
- STENGEL
- WRIGHT
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ BLOCK
Reveal one tile
PANCAKE
Reveal all four tiles
_____ BLOCK
- PANCAKE
- CHOP
- RUN
- PASS
Reveal full answer
GOLF SHOTS
- DRIVE
- CHIP
- PUTT
- APPROACH
BASKETBALL STATS IN SINGULAR FORM
- TURNOVER
- BLOCK
- POINT
- FOUL
NEW YORK METS RETIRED NUMBERS
- STRAWBERRY
- PIAZZA
- STENGEL
- WRIGHT
_____ BLOCK
- PANCAKE
- CHOP
- RUN
- PASS
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