Sports Connections Hints: Nov 11, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 11, 2026 (2026-11-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #779
Connections Sports #779 · 2026-11-11
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Group 1
Reveal category
VOLLEYBALL TERMS
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DIG
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VOLLEYBALL TERMS
- DIG
- SERVE
- SET
- SPIKE
Group 2
Reveal category
A BIG 12 ATHLETE
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JAYHAWK
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A BIG 12 ATHLETE
- JAYHAWK
- COWBOY
- BEAR
- MOUNTAINEER
Group 3
Reveal category
VIDEO GAME NAMESAKES
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HAWK
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VIDEO GAME NAMESAKES
- HAWK
- SLATER
- MADDEN
- GRIFFEY
Group 4
Reveal category
_____ HIT
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LATE
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_____ HIT
- LATE
- BASE
- INFIELD
- CLUTCH
Reveal full answer
VOLLEYBALL TERMS
- DIG
- SERVE
- SET
- SPIKE
A BIG 12 ATHLETE
- JAYHAWK
- COWBOY
- BEAR
- MOUNTAINEER
VIDEO GAME NAMESAKES
- HAWK
- SLATER
- MADDEN
- GRIFFEY
_____ HIT
- LATE
- BASE
- INFIELD
- CLUTCH
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