Sports Connections Hints: Nov 10, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 10, 2026 (2026-11-10). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #778

Connections Sports #778 · 2026-11-10

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Group 1

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SLANG FOR ZERO

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GOOSE EGG

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SLANG FOR ZERO

  • GOOSE EGG
  • DONUT
  • BAGEL
  • NIL

Group 2

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PEOPLE INVOLVED IN A CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

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AGENT

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PEOPLE INVOLVED IN A CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

  • AGENT
  • GENERAL MANAGER
  • PLAYER
  • OWNER

Group 3

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MAC TEAM NICKNAMES

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ZIPS

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MAC TEAM NICKNAMES

  • ZIPS
  • MINUTEMEN
  • CHIPPEWAS
  • BOBCATS

Group 4

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ENDS IN AN NFL TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM

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BEAGLE

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ENDS IN AN NFL TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM

  • BEAGLE
  • MILLION
  • HANDKERCHIEF
  • PROGRAM
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SLANG FOR ZERO

  • GOOSE EGG
  • DONUT
  • BAGEL
  • NIL

PEOPLE INVOLVED IN A CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

  • AGENT
  • GENERAL MANAGER
  • PLAYER
  • OWNER

MAC TEAM NICKNAMES

  • ZIPS
  • MINUTEMEN
  • CHIPPEWAS
  • BOBCATS

ENDS IN AN NFL TEAM, IN SINGULAR FORM

  • BEAGLE
  • MILLION
  • HANDKERCHIEF
  • PROGRAM

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