Sports Connections Hints: Nov 5, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 5, 2026 (2026-11-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1168
Connections Sports #1168 · 2026-11-05
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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
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FUTURE OLYMPIC HOSTS
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LOS ANGELES
Reveal all four tiles
FUTURE OLYMPIC HOSTS
- LOS ANGELES
- FRENCH ALPS
- BRISBANE
- UTAH
Group 2
Reveal category
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
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SPACE COWBOYS
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TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- SPACE COWBOYS
- TIDES
- MUD HENS
- CHIHUAHUAS
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH NIKOLA JOKIĆ
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SERBIA
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ASSOCIATED WITH NIKOLA JOKIĆ
- SERBIA
- NUGGETS
- JOKER
- MVP
Group 4
Reveal category
NHL HEAD COACHES
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MAURICE
Reveal all four tiles
NHL HEAD COACHES
- MAURICE
- ST. LOUIS
- BRUNETTE
- MUSE
Reveal full answer
FUTURE OLYMPIC HOSTS
- LOS ANGELES
- FRENCH ALPS
- BRISBANE
- UTAH
TRIPLE-A BASEBALL TEAMS
- SPACE COWBOYS
- TIDES
- MUD HENS
- CHIHUAHUAS
ASSOCIATED WITH NIKOLA JOKIĆ
- SERBIA
- NUGGETS
- JOKER
- MVP
NHL HEAD COACHES
- MAURICE
- ST. LOUIS
- BRUNETTE
- MUSE
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