Sports Connections Hints: Jan 14, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 14, 2026 (2026-01-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #686
Connections Sports #686 · 2026-01-14
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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
INDIANAPOLIS TEAMS
Reveal one tile
COLTS
Reveal all four tiles
INDIANAPOLIS TEAMS
- COLTS
- PACERS
- FEVER
- BUTLER
Group 2
Reveal category
BASKETBALL GAMES
Reveal one tile
HORSE
Reveal all four tiles
BASKETBALL GAMES
- HORSE
- AROUND THE WORLD
- KNOCKOUT
- 21
Group 3
Reveal category
CFL TEAMS
Reveal one tile
ROUGHRIDERS
Reveal all four tiles
CFL TEAMS
- ROUGHRIDERS
- ELKS
- ALOUETTES
- STAMPEDERS
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES OF SUPER BOWL MVPS
Reveal one tile
CUP
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES OF SUPER BOWL MVPS
- CUP
- FOALS
- BREEZE
- SWAN
Reveal full answer
INDIANAPOLIS TEAMS
- COLTS
- PACERS
- FEVER
- BUTLER
BASKETBALL GAMES
- HORSE
- AROUND THE WORLD
- KNOCKOUT
- 21
CFL TEAMS
- ROUGHRIDERS
- ELKS
- ALOUETTES
- STAMPEDERS
HOMOPHONES OF SUPER BOWL MVPS
- CUP
- FOALS
- BREEZE
- SWAN
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