Sports Connections Hints: Jan 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 6, 2026 (2026-01-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #678
Connections Sports #678 · 2026-01-06
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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
CHANGE DIRECTION
Reveal one tile
TURN
Reveal all four tiles
CHANGE DIRECTION
- TURN
- PIVOT
- VEER
- ZIG
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL SHOT TYPES
Reveal one tile
FADEAWAY
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL SHOT TYPES
- FADEAWAY
- FLOATER
- LAYUP
- ALLEY-OOP
Group 3
Reveal category
ACTIVE MLB PITCHERS
Reveal one tile
CEASE
Reveal all four tiles
ACTIVE MLB PITCHERS
- CEASE
- CROCHET
- WOO
- WHEELER
Group 4
Reveal category
BACK_____
Reveal one tile
STOP
Reveal all four tiles
BACK_____
- STOP
- BOARD
- FIELD
- STRETCH
Reveal full answer
CHANGE DIRECTION
- TURN
- PIVOT
- VEER
- ZIG
BASKETBALL SHOT TYPES
- FADEAWAY
- FLOATER
- LAYUP
- ALLEY-OOP
ACTIVE MLB PITCHERS
- CEASE
- CROCHET
- WOO
- WHEELER
BACK_____
- STOP
- BOARD
- FIELD
- STRETCH
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