Sports Connections Hints: Nov 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 6, 2026 (2026-11-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1169
Connections Sports #1169 · 2026-11-06
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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
TYPES OF SHORTS
Reveal one tile
BASKETBALL
Reveal all four tiles
TYPES OF SHORTS
- BASKETBALL
- COMPRESSION
- BIKE
- GYM
Group 2
Reveal category
NFC QBS, FAMILIARLY
Reveal one tile
JORDAN
Reveal all four tiles
NFC QBS, FAMILIARLY
- JORDAN
- BAKER
- DAK
- KYLER
Group 3
Reveal category
MLS STARS
Reveal one tile
MESSI
Reveal all four tiles
MLS STARS
- MESSI
- SON
- DE PAUL
- LEWANDOWSKI
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ HOCKEY
Reveal one tile
ICE
Reveal all four tiles
_____ HOCKEY
- ICE
- FIELD
- AIR
- FLOOR
Reveal full answer
TYPES OF SHORTS
- BASKETBALL
- COMPRESSION
- BIKE
- GYM
NFC QBS, FAMILIARLY
- JORDAN
- BAKER
- DAK
- KYLER
MLS STARS
- MESSI
- SON
- DE PAUL
- LEWANDOWSKI
_____ HOCKEY
- ICE
- FIELD
- AIR
- FLOOR
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