Stumped on today’s NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle? Below you’ll find the word list, subtle hints, and tap-to-reveal answers for Saturday, January 17, 2026. Read carefully — the answers are hidden under the reveal section.
You can play the official NYT Sports puzzle here: NYT Connections Sports Edition
Today’s sports word list:
FIRST, FRONT, LEAD, POLE, BUFFALO, MIAMI, NEW ENGLAND, NEW YORK, BAGWELL, KENT, SATURDAY, VAN GUNDY, CLEMENS, HOUSTON, RICHARD, TOLEDO
Hints
- Yellow sports category: Related to being at the very top.
- Green sports category: Group made from a specific division in football.
- Blue sports category: Shared first name in athletics.
- Purple sports category: Something to do with rockets (team names or associations).
✅ Tap to reveal full Sports Edition answers (spoilers)
Yellow – IN NO. 1 POSITION:
FIRST, FRONT, LEAD, POLE
Green – AFC EAST TEAMS:
BUFFALO, MIAMI, NEW ENGLAND, NEW YORK
Blue – JEFFS:
BAGWELL, KENT, SATURDAY, VAN GUNDY
Purple – ROCKETS:
CLEMENS, HOUSTON, RICHARD, TOLEDO
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