Sports Connections Hints: Nov 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 9, 2026 (2026-11-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1176
Connections Sports #1176 · 2026-11-09
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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
TOUCHDOWN
Reveal one tile
6
Reveal all four tiles
TOUCHDOWN
- 6
- TD
- PAYDIRT
- TUDDY
Group 2
Reveal category
LOUISIANA TEAMS
Reveal one tile
PELICANS
Reveal all four tiles
LOUISIANA TEAMS
- PELICANS
- SAINTS
- RAGIN' CAJUNS
- GREEN WAVE
Group 3
Reveal category
NEVER WON A SUPER BOWL
Reveal one tile
VIKINGS
Reveal all four tiles
NEVER WON A SUPER BOWL
- VIKINGS
- FALCONS
- TEXANS
- BILLS
Group 4
Reveal category
SEA_____
Reveal one tile
HAWKS
Reveal all four tiles
SEA_____
- HAWKS
- SON
- BISCUIT
- GULLS
Reveal full answer
TOUCHDOWN
- 6
- TD
- PAYDIRT
- TUDDY
LOUISIANA TEAMS
- PELICANS
- SAINTS
- RAGIN' CAJUNS
- GREEN WAVE
NEVER WON A SUPER BOWL
- VIKINGS
- FALCONS
- TEXANS
- BILLS
SEA_____
- HAWKS
- SON
- BISCUIT
- GULLS
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