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NYT Connections: Sports Edition for Monday, January 19, 2026, is puzzle #483. Try the spoiler-free hints below before opening the four answer groups. Answers are attributed to Swikblog News Desk’s January 19 puzzle guide; they are not presented as an official archived board.
Hints for Connections: Sports Edition #483
Connections gives players 16 words to sort into four groups of four, each group linked by a shared idea. Sports Edition uses the same rules, with a sports focus.
- Think of classic games played by children outdoors.
- Look for sports movies whose titles are a single word.
- These words connect to a legendary NFL defensive player through teams, position, or career honors.
- Complete the phrase “Golden ___”.
Answers for January 19, 2026
Spoilers below. The following groups and tile spellings are reported by Swikblog News Desk’s guide for puzzle #483.
| Category | Tiles |
|---|---|
| Playground games | HOPSCOTCH, KICKBALL, TAG, FOUR SQUARE |
| One-word sports movies | HOOSIERS, RUDY, SEABISCUIT, INVICTUS |
| Associated with Ed Reed | HURRICANES, RAVENS, SAFETY, HALL OF FAME |
| Golden ___ | GOAL, BOOT, KNIGHTS, SOMBRERO |
How the Ed Reed group fits
HURRICANES and RAVENS point to teams Reed played for; SAFETY is his position, and HALL OF FAME refers to his career honor. The final group completes familiar phrases beginning with “Golden,” including Golden Goal, Golden Boot, Golden Knights, and Golden Sombrero.
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Where to play Sports Edition
The NYT Help Center lists access through nytimes.com/games, nytimes.com/theathletic, The Athletic App, and the NYT News App. Its help page also says Sports Edition does not have an archive, so the January 19 board is not available there as a past puzzle. The puzzle guide links to the official game.
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