Sports Connections Hints: Nov 13, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 13, 2026 (2026-11-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #781
Connections Sports #781 · 2026-11-13
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Group 1
Reveal category
PORTION OF A SPORTING EVENT
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LAP
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PORTION OF A SPORTING EVENT
- LAP
- ROUND
- PERIOD
- QUARTER
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH DUKE
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DURHAM
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH DUKE
- DURHAM
- COACH K
- CAMERON INDOOR
- LAETTNER
Group 3
Reveal category
DARTS TERMS
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OCHE
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DARTS TERMS
- OCHE
- BULL'S-EYE
- NINE-DARTER
- BIG FISH
Group 4
Reveal category
CAL _____
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RIPKEN
Reveal all four tiles
CAL _____
- RIPKEN
- RALEIGH
- GOLDEN BEARS
- CLUTTERBUCK
Reveal full answer
PORTION OF A SPORTING EVENT
- LAP
- ROUND
- PERIOD
- QUARTER
ASSOCIATED WITH DUKE
- DURHAM
- COACH K
- CAMERON INDOOR
- LAETTNER
DARTS TERMS
- OCHE
- BULL'S-EYE
- NINE-DARTER
- BIG FISH
CAL _____
- RIPKEN
- RALEIGH
- GOLDEN BEARS
- CLUTTERBUCK
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