Sports Connections Hints: Nov 1, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 1, 2026 (2026-11-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1161
Connections Sports #1161 · 2026-11-01
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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
FOOTBALL PENALTIES
Reveal one tile
HOLDING
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL PENALTIES
- HOLDING
- CLIPPING
- OFFSIDE
- DELAY OF GAME
Group 2
Reveal category
FOOTBALL TEAM STATS
Reveal one tile
TIME OF POSSESSION
Reveal all four tiles
FOOTBALL TEAM STATS
- TIME OF POSSESSION
- TURNOVER MARGIN
- FIRST DOWNS
- YARDS PER PLAY
Group 3
Reveal category
TYPES OF WRESTLING
Reveal one tile
FOLKSTYLE
Reveal all four tiles
TYPES OF WRESTLING
- FOLKSTYLE
- ARM
- SUMO
- GRECO-ROMAN
Group 4
Reveal category
RELAY RACE TERMS
Reveal one tile
ANCHOR
Reveal all four tiles
RELAY RACE TERMS
- ANCHOR
- BATON
- EXCHANGE ZONE
- CHANGEOVER
Reveal full answer
FOOTBALL PENALTIES
- HOLDING
- CLIPPING
- OFFSIDE
- DELAY OF GAME
FOOTBALL TEAM STATS
- TIME OF POSSESSION
- TURNOVER MARGIN
- FIRST DOWNS
- YARDS PER PLAY
TYPES OF WRESTLING
- FOLKSTYLE
- ARM
- SUMO
- GRECO-ROMAN
RELAY RACE TERMS
- ANCHOR
- BATON
- EXCHANGE ZONE
- CHANGEOVER
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