Sports Connections Hints: Nov 7, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 7, 2026 (2026-11-07). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1171
Connections Sports #1171 · 2026-11-07
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Group 1
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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
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INTERCEPTION
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FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
- INTERCEPTION
- SACK
- TACKLE
- HURRY
Group 2
Reveal category
TEAMS IN ILLINOIS
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ILLINOIS
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TEAMS IN ILLINOIS
- ILLINOIS
- NORTHWESTERN
- FIRE
- CUBS
Group 3
Reveal category
ENGLAND WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS
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HEMP
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ENGLAND WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS
- HEMP
- MEAD
- TOONE
- JAMES
Group 4
Reveal category
LAST FOUR CFP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME LOSERS
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MIAMI
Reveal all four tiles
LAST FOUR CFP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME LOSERS
- MIAMI
- NOTRE DAME
- WASHINGTON
- TCU
Reveal full answer
FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
- INTERCEPTION
- SACK
- TACKLE
- HURRY
TEAMS IN ILLINOIS
- ILLINOIS
- NORTHWESTERN
- FIRE
- CUBS
ENGLAND WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYERS
- HEMP
- MEAD
- TOONE
- JAMES
LAST FOUR CFP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME LOSERS
- MIAMI
- NOTRE DAME
- WASHINGTON
- TCU
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