Sports Connections Hints: Apr 20, 2026
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Meta: Sports puzzle #783
Connections Sports #783 · 2026-04-20
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Group 1
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CALIFORNIA BASEBALL TEAMS
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A'S
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CALIFORNIA BASEBALL TEAMS
- A'S
- GIANTS
- PADRES
- ANGELS
Group 2
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SHORTENED NICKNAMES FOR BOSTON TEAMS
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B'S
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SHORTENED NICKNAMES FOR BOSTON TEAMS
- B'S
- C'S
- PATS
- SOX
Group 3
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE MIRACLE ON ICE
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1980
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ASSOCIATED WITH THE MIRACLE ON ICE
- 1980
- LAKE PLACID
- BROOKS
- HOCKEY
Group 4
Reveal category
WORLD MARATHON MAJORS
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BOSTON
Reveal all four tiles
WORLD MARATHON MAJORS
- BOSTON
- TOKYO
- BERLIN
- CHICAGO
Reveal full answer
CALIFORNIA BASEBALL TEAMS
- A'S
- GIANTS
- PADRES
- ANGELS
SHORTENED NICKNAMES FOR BOSTON TEAMS
- B'S
- C'S
- PATS
- SOX
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MIRACLE ON ICE
- 1980
- LAKE PLACID
- BROOKS
- HOCKEY
WORLD MARATHON MAJORS
- BOSTON
- TOKYO
- BERLIN
- CHICAGO
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