Sports Connections Hints: Jan 23, 2026
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Meta: Sports puzzle #695
Connections Sports #695 · 2026-01-23
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Group 1
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MEMBERS OF A STAFF
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COACH
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MEMBERS OF A STAFF
- COACH
- MANAGER
- SCOUT
- TRAINER
Group 2
Reveal category
WORDS USED IN NBA VENUE NAMES
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DOME
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WORDS USED IN NBA VENUE NAMES
- DOME
- GARDEN
- ARENA
- FORUM
Group 3
Reveal category
HALL OF FAME PITCHERS, FAMILIARLY
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SATCHEL
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HALL OF FAME PITCHERS, FAMILIARLY
- SATCHEL
- CATFISH
- SANDY
- ROLLIE
Group 4
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76ERS HEAD COACHES
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NURSE
Reveal all four tiles
76ERS HEAD COACHES
- NURSE
- BROWN
- CHEEKS
- RIVERS
Reveal full answer
MEMBERS OF A STAFF
- COACH
- MANAGER
- SCOUT
- TRAINER
WORDS USED IN NBA VENUE NAMES
- DOME
- GARDEN
- ARENA
- FORUM
HALL OF FAME PITCHERS, FAMILIARLY
- SATCHEL
- CATFISH
- SANDY
- ROLLIE
76ERS HEAD COACHES
- NURSE
- BROWN
- CHEEKS
- RIVERS
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