Sports Connections Hints: Jan 19, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 19, 2026 (2026-01-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #691
Connections Sports #691 · 2026-01-19
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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
PLAYGROUND GAMES
Reveal one tile
HOPSCOTCH
Reveal all four tiles
PLAYGROUND GAMES
- HOPSCOTCH
- KICKBALL
- TAG
- FOUR SQUARE
Group 2
Reveal category
ONE-WORD SPORTS MOVIES
Reveal one tile
HOOSIERS
Reveal all four tiles
ONE-WORD SPORTS MOVIES
- HOOSIERS
- RUDY
- SEABISCUIT
- INVICTUS
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH ED REED
Reveal one tile
HURRICANES
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH ED REED
- HURRICANES
- RAVENS
- SAFETY
- HALL OF FAME
Group 4
Reveal category
GOLDEN _____
Reveal one tile
GOAL
Reveal all four tiles
GOLDEN _____
- GOAL
- BOOT
- KNIGHTS
- SOMBRERO
Reveal full answer
PLAYGROUND GAMES
- HOPSCOTCH
- KICKBALL
- TAG
- FOUR SQUARE
ONE-WORD SPORTS MOVIES
- HOOSIERS
- RUDY
- SEABISCUIT
- INVICTUS
ASSOCIATED WITH ED REED
- HURRICANES
- RAVENS
- SAFETY
- HALL OF FAME
GOLDEN _____
- GOAL
- BOOT
- KNIGHTS
- SOMBRERO
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