Sports Connections Hints: Jan 13, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 13, 2026 (2026-01-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #685
Connections Sports #685 · 2026-01-13
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Group 1
Reveal category
TEAMS THAT PLAY IN NEW YORK STATE
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SABRES
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TEAMS THAT PLAY IN NEW YORK STATE
- SABRES
- BILLS
- METS
- ISLANDERS
Group 2
Reveal category
FENCING TERMS
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EN GARDE
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FENCING TERMS
- EN GARDE
- PISTE
- FOIL
- EPEE
Group 3
Reveal category
COLLEGE BASKETBALL VENUES
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PALESTRA
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL VENUES
- PALESTRA
- HINKLE
- THE PIT
- PAULEY
Group 4
Reveal category
BILLS
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SELF
Reveal all four tiles
BILLS
- SELF
- PARCELLS
- RUSSELL
- COWHER
Reveal full answer
TEAMS THAT PLAY IN NEW YORK STATE
- SABRES
- BILLS
- METS
- ISLANDERS
FENCING TERMS
- EN GARDE
- PISTE
- FOIL
- EPEE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL VENUES
- PALESTRA
- HINKLE
- THE PIT
- PAULEY
BILLS
- SELF
- PARCELLS
- RUSSELL
- COWHER
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