Sports Connections Hints: Nov 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 12, 2026 (2026-11-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #780
Connections Sports #780 · 2026-11-12
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Group 1
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A WESTERN CONFERENCE NBA PLAYER
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SUN
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A WESTERN CONFERENCE NBA PLAYER
- SUN
- LAKER
- WARRIOR
- ROCKET
Group 2
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TEAMS IN NEW YORK STATE
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ORANGE
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TEAMS IN NEW YORK STATE
- ORANGE
- SABRES
- LIBERTY
- BILLS
Group 3
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PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS
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EMERY
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PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS
- EMERY
- ROSE
- LAMPARD
- MOYES
Group 4
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_____BOARD
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SURF
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_____BOARD
- SURF
- SKATE
- WAKE
- SNOW
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A WESTERN CONFERENCE NBA PLAYER
- SUN
- LAKER
- WARRIOR
- ROCKET
TEAMS IN NEW YORK STATE
- ORANGE
- SABRES
- LIBERTY
- BILLS
PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGERS
- EMERY
- ROSE
- LAMPARD
- MOYES
_____BOARD
- SURF
- SKATE
- WAKE
- SNOW
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