Sports Connections Hints: Jan 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 21, 2026 (2026-01-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #693
Connections Sports #693 · 2026-01-21
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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
VICTORY
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WIN
Reveal all four tiles
VICTORY
- WIN
- W
- DUB
- TRIUMPH
Group 2
Reveal category
PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH W
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WILD
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PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH W
- WILD
- WARRIORS
- WIZARDS
- WHITE SOX
Group 3
Reveal category
COLLOQUIAL NICKNAMES FOR COLLEGE TEAMS
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CATS
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COLLOQUIAL NICKNAMES FOR COLLEGE TEAMS
- CATS
- HOOS
- VOLS
- ZAGS
Group 4
Reveal category
PLAYERS WITH 20-PLUS SACKS IN A SEASON
Reveal one tile
WATT
Reveal all four tiles
PLAYERS WITH 20-PLUS SACKS IN A SEASON
- WATT
- WARE
- GARRETT
- HOUSTON
Reveal full answer
VICTORY
- WIN
- W
- DUB
- TRIUMPH
PRO TEAMS WHOSE NAMES START WITH W
- WILD
- WARRIORS
- WIZARDS
- WHITE SOX
COLLOQUIAL NICKNAMES FOR COLLEGE TEAMS
- CATS
- HOOS
- VOLS
- ZAGS
PLAYERS WITH 20-PLUS SACKS IN A SEASON
- WATT
- WARE
- GARRETT
- HOUSTON
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