| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Postseason games | Eugene Sheffer | 30 Mar 2023 |
| They might eliminate teams ? with or without the shaded letter | New York Times | 08 Feb 2023 |
| Semis are found in them | New York Times | 17 Aug 2019 |
| Regular season enders | Universal | 18 Jun 2019 |
| End-of-season games | The Washington Post | 17 Mar 2019 |
| End-of-season games | LA Times Daily | 17 Mar 2019 |
| End-of-season games | ||
| Semis are found in them | ||
| Regular season enders | ||
| Winnowing process in sports | The Washington Post | 31 May 2016 |
| Final competitions to determine the championship | Irish Times Simplex | 26 Apr 2016 |
| Tie-breaking games | ||
| Exciting time in sports | ||
| Championship games | ||
| Championship games | ||
| Championship games |