Certain hockey and soccer infractions … or a hint to this puzzle's circled and shaded squares Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OFFSIDES Certain hockey and soccer infractions … or a hint to this puzzle's circled and shaded squares (8) New York Times Mar 19, 2026
49% GOALIES Positions in hockey and soccer (7) Universal Apr 8, 2026
49% SHAPE Square or circle (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 24, 2026
47% COMPASS Backpacker's tool ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (7) New York Times Midi Apr 3, 2026
45% GIVEASHOUTOUT Acknowledge during a broadcast, say … and a hint to the shaded squares (13) New York Times Mar 2, 2026
43% MIDDLEMARCH George Eliot masterpiece … or a punny hint to seven squares in this puzzle (11) New York Times Mar 15, 2026
43% NOGOAL Call after an offsides infraction in soccer (6) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
43% UPATREE Cornered ... or hint to this puzzle's circled squares (7) New York Times Aug 1, 2023
42% SEAHAWKS 2026 Super Bowl champs ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (and their shape!) (8) New York Times Midi Mar 23, 2026
42% XC Popular high school sport, for short ... or a description of the circled squares in this puzzle (2) New York Times Midi Mar 8, 2026

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