Sports Connections Hints: Oct 30, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 30, 2026 (2026-10-30). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1159
Connections Sports #1159 · 2026-10-30
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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
WISCONSIN TEAMS
Reveal one tile
BREWERS
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WISCONSIN TEAMS
- BREWERS
- PACKERS
- WISCONSIN
- BUCKS
Group 2
Reveal category
RAMS QBS, PAST AND PRESENT
Reveal one tile
STAFFORD
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RAMS QBS, PAST AND PRESENT
- STAFFORD
- WARNER
- BULGER
- GOFF
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH JOE MONTANA
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NOTRE DAME
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ASSOCIATED WITH JOE MONTANA
- NOTRE DAME
- 49ERS
- JOE COOL
- 16
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ RYAN
Reveal one tile
BO
Reveal all four tiles
_____ RYAN
- BO
- NOLAN
- BUDDY
- MATT
Reveal full answer
WISCONSIN TEAMS
- BREWERS
- PACKERS
- WISCONSIN
- BUCKS
RAMS QBS, PAST AND PRESENT
- STAFFORD
- WARNER
- BULGER
- GOFF
ASSOCIATED WITH JOE MONTANA
- NOTRE DAME
- 49ERS
- JOE COOL
- 16
_____ RYAN
- BO
- NOLAN
- BUDDY
- MATT
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