Sports Connections Hints: Jan 29, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 29, 2026 (2026-01-29). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #701
Connections Sports #701 · 2026-01-29
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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
CHESS PIECES
Reveal one tile
ROOK
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CHESS PIECES
- ROOK
- BISHOP
- QUEEN
- PAWN
Group 2
Reveal category
GYMNASTICS TERMS
Reveal one tile
ROUND-OFF
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GYMNASTICS TERMS
- ROUND-OFF
- HANDSPRING
- TWIST
- SALTO
Group 3
Reveal category
PREMIER LEAGUE GOLDEN BOOT WINNERS
Reveal one tile
HAALAND
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PREMIER LEAGUE GOLDEN BOOT WINNERS
- HAALAND
- SALAH
- SON
- KANE
Group 4
Reveal category
WATER _____
Reveal one tile
POLO
Reveal all four tiles
WATER _____
- POLO
- BOTTLE
- HAZARD
- BOY
Reveal full answer
CHESS PIECES
- ROOK
- BISHOP
- QUEEN
- PAWN
GYMNASTICS TERMS
- ROUND-OFF
- HANDSPRING
- TWIST
- SALTO
PREMIER LEAGUE GOLDEN BOOT WINNERS
- HAALAND
- SALAH
- SON
- KANE
WATER _____
- POLO
- BOTTLE
- HAZARD
- BOY
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