Sports Connections Hints: Nov 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 3, 2026 (2026-11-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1163
Connections Sports #1163 · 2026-11-03
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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
FORTITUDE
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GUTS
Reveal all four tiles
FORTITUDE
- GUTS
- GRIT
- MOXIE
- METTLE
Group 2
Reveal category
SUPPLIES FOR AN ATHLETIC TRAINER
Reveal one tile
PRE-WRAP
Reveal all four tiles
SUPPLIES FOR AN ATHLETIC TRAINER
- PRE-WRAP
- TAPE
- BANDAGES
- ICE PACK
Group 3
Reveal category
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES
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DREW
Reveal all four tiles
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES
- DREW
- FEW
- SELF
- PAINTER
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ ROOM
Reveal one tile
LOCKER
Reveal all four tiles
_____ ROOM
- LOCKER
- DRESSING
- WEIGHT
- FILM
Reveal full answer
FORTITUDE
- GUTS
- GRIT
- MOXIE
- METTLE
SUPPLIES FOR AN ATHLETIC TRAINER
- PRE-WRAP
- TAPE
- BANDAGES
- ICE PACK
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COACHES
- DREW
- FEW
- SELF
- PAINTER
_____ ROOM
- LOCKER
- DRESSING
- WEIGHT
- FILM
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