Sports Connections Hints: Jan 27, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 27, 2026 (2026-01-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #699
Connections Sports #699 · 2026-01-27
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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
GROW EXHAUSTED
Reveal one tile
TIRE
Reveal all four tiles
GROW EXHAUSTED
- TIRE
- FADE
- WEAKEN
- FATIGUE
Group 2
Reveal category
WEIGHT EXERCISES
Reveal one tile
SQUAT
Reveal all four tiles
WEIGHT EXERCISES
- SQUAT
- BENCH
- DEADLIFT
- CURL
Group 3
Reveal category
AARON RODGERS TEAMS
Reveal one tile
NEW YORK
Reveal all four tiles
AARON RODGERS TEAMS
- NEW YORK
- GREEN BAY
- PITTSBURGH
- CALIFORNIA
Group 4
Reveal category
FOUND IN NHL TEAM LOGOS
Reveal one tile
WHEEL
Reveal all four tiles
FOUND IN NHL TEAM LOGOS
- WHEEL
- OIL DROP
- LONG ISLAND
- MUSICAL NOTE
Reveal full answer
GROW EXHAUSTED
- TIRE
- FADE
- WEAKEN
- FATIGUE
WEIGHT EXERCISES
- SQUAT
- BENCH
- DEADLIFT
- CURL
AARON RODGERS TEAMS
- NEW YORK
- GREEN BAY
- PITTSBURGH
- CALIFORNIA
FOUND IN NHL TEAM LOGOS
- WHEEL
- OIL DROP
- LONG ISLAND
- MUSICAL NOTE
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