Sports Connections Hints: Apr 19, 2026

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Meta: Sports puzzle #782

Connections Sports #782 · 2026-04-19

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Group 1

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AL EAST TEAMS

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BLUE JAYS

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AL EAST TEAMS

  • BLUE JAYS
  • YANKEES
  • RAYS
  • ORIOLES

Group 2

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FIRST WORDS OF FOOTBALL POSITIONS

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WIDE

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FIRST WORDS OF FOOTBALL POSITIONS

  • WIDE
  • TIGHT
  • RUNNING
  • DEFENSIVE

Group 3

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PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS

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MOYES

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PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS

  • MOYES
  • SLOT
  • EMERY
  • GUARDIOLA

Group 4

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NICKNAMES FOR THE DODGERS FRANCHISE, OVER TIME

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DODGERS

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NICKNAMES FOR THE DODGERS FRANCHISE, OVER TIME

  • DODGERS
  • ROBINS
  • SUPERBAS
  • BRIDEGROOMS
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AL EAST TEAMS

  • BLUE JAYS
  • YANKEES
  • RAYS
  • ORIOLES

FIRST WORDS OF FOOTBALL POSITIONS

  • WIDE
  • TIGHT
  • RUNNING
  • DEFENSIVE

PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS

  • MOYES
  • SLOT
  • EMERY
  • GUARDIOLA

NICKNAMES FOR THE DODGERS FRANCHISE, OVER TIME

  • DODGERS
  • ROBINS
  • SUPERBAS
  • BRIDEGROOMS

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