Sports Connections Hints: Oct 31, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 31, 2026 (2026-10-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1160
Connections Sports #1160 · 2026-10-31
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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
CONCESSION STAND TREATS
Reveal one tile
ICE CREAM
Reveal all four tiles
CONCESSION STAND TREATS
- ICE CREAM
- COTTON CANDY
- CHURRO
- LEMONADE
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL TRICKS
Reveal one tile
FLEA FLICKER
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL TRICKS
- FLEA FLICKER
- FAKE SPIKE
- FUMBLEROOSKI
- HOOK AND LATERAL
Group 3
Reveal category
NFL ROOKIE DEFENDERS
Reveal one tile
BAILEY
Reveal all four tiles
NFL ROOKIE DEFENDERS
- BAILEY
- REESE
- STYLES
- DOWNS
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS WITH A TERM FOR HOME RUN
Reveal one tile
JACK-O'-LANTERN
Reveal all four tiles
STARTS WITH A TERM FOR HOME RUN
- JACK-O'-LANTERN
- TATER TOTS
- HOMER SIMPSON
- BLASTOISE
Reveal full answer
CONCESSION STAND TREATS
- ICE CREAM
- COTTON CANDY
- CHURRO
- LEMONADE
FOOTBALL TRICKS
- FLEA FLICKER
- FAKE SPIKE
- FUMBLEROOSKI
- HOOK AND LATERAL
NFL ROOKIE DEFENDERS
- BAILEY
- REESE
- STYLES
- DOWNS
STARTS WITH A TERM FOR HOME RUN
- JACK-O'-LANTERN
- TATER TOTS
- HOMER SIMPSON
- BLASTOISE
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