Sports Connections Hints: Jan 15, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 15, 2026 (2026-01-15). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #687
Connections Sports #687 · 2026-01-15
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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
REJECT A SHOT
Reveal one tile
BLOCK
Reveal all four tiles
REJECT A SHOT
- BLOCK
- STUFF
- SWAT
- DENY
Group 2
Reveal category
SERIE A TEAMS
Reveal one tile
BOLOGNA
Reveal all four tiles
SERIE A TEAMS
- BOLOGNA
- JUVENTUS
- COMO
- ROMA
Group 3
Reveal category
BENCHES-CLEARING BRAWL
Reveal one tile
RHUBARB
Reveal all four tiles
BENCHES-CLEARING BRAWL
- RHUBARB
- FRACAS
- BROUHAHA
- FIGHT
Group 4
Reveal category
YANKEES GREATS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
FUDGE
Reveal all four tiles
YANKEES GREATS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- FUDGE
- METER
- TERRA
- WORD
Reveal full answer
REJECT A SHOT
- BLOCK
- STUFF
- SWAT
- DENY
SERIE A TEAMS
- BOLOGNA
- JUVENTUS
- COMO
- ROMA
BENCHES-CLEARING BRAWL
- RHUBARB
- FRACAS
- BROUHAHA
- FIGHT
YANKEES GREATS, WITH THE FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- FUDGE
- METER
- TERRA
- WORD
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