Sports Connections Hints: Jan 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 20, 2026 (2026-01-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #692
Connections Sports #692 · 2026-01-20
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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
ADVERSARY
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FOE
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ADVERSARY
- FOE
- OPPONENT
- RIVAL
- CHALLENGER
Group 2
Reveal category
MESS UP
Reveal one tile
FUMBLE
Reveal all four tiles
MESS UP
- FUMBLE
- ERR
- BOTCH
- FLUB
Group 3
Reveal category
NL EAST TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
Reveal one tile
PHI
Reveal all four tiles
NL EAST TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
- PHI
- NYM
- ATL
- MIA
Group 4
Reveal category
NICKNAMES OF WNBA PLAYERS
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PHEE
Reveal all four tiles
NICKNAMES OF WNBA PLAYERS
- PHEE
- STEWIE
- POINT GAWD
- KFC
Reveal full answer
ADVERSARY
- FOE
- OPPONENT
- RIVAL
- CHALLENGER
MESS UP
- FUMBLE
- ERR
- BOTCH
- FLUB
NL EAST TEAMS, ON SCOREBOARDS
- PHI
- NYM
- ATL
- MIA
NICKNAMES OF WNBA PLAYERS
- PHEE
- STEWIE
- POINT GAWD
- KFC
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