Sports Connections Hints: Apr 11, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Apr 11, 2026 (2026-04-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #774

Connections Sports #774 · 2026-04-11

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Group 1

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MLB TEAMS, COLLOQUIALLY

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SOX

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MLB TEAMS, COLLOQUIALLY

  • SOX
  • D-BACKS
  • PHILS
  • JAYS

Group 2

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UCLA

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UNIVERSITY

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UCLA

  • UNIVERSITY
  • CALIFORNIA
  • LOS
  • ANGELES

Group 3

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CAN FOLLOW MINNESOTA

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UNITED

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CAN FOLLOW MINNESOTA

  • UNITED
  • WILD
  • VIKINGS
  • LYNX

Group 4

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STARTS WITH PART OF THE BODY

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LIVERPOOL

Reveal all four tiles

STARTS WITH PART OF THE BODY

  • LIVERPOOL
  • ARMY
  • EARTHQUAKES
  • LEGACY
Reveal full answer

MLB TEAMS, COLLOQUIALLY

  • SOX
  • D-BACKS
  • PHILS
  • JAYS

UCLA

  • UNIVERSITY
  • CALIFORNIA
  • LOS
  • ANGELES

CAN FOLLOW MINNESOTA

  • UNITED
  • WILD
  • VIKINGS
  • LYNX

STARTS WITH PART OF THE BODY

  • LIVERPOOL
  • ARMY
  • EARTHQUAKES
  • LEGACY

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