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Daily answers for Friday, October 9, 2026
NBA #282 · NFL, NHL and MLB #18. These puzzles are over, so this page names every answer. Scroll down only if you are done playing them.
Classic Daily
One current player per sport and 8 guesses. Each guess shows team, conference and division, position, height, age and jersey number. Details below come from the game's roster data.
🏀 NBA · Classic #282
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum is a forward for the Boston Celtics, in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 0, was listed at 6'8" and was 28 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | Conf | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | East | ATLC | F | 6'8" | 28 | 0 |
- Career path: Boston Celtics (since 2017–18).
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Paul George, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Mitchell Robinson, turned the Team tile green.
- NBA positions match when they share a letter, so any guess listed as F, G-F or F-C turned the Pos tile green. The NBA Pos tile has no yellow.
🏈 NFL · Classic #18
Pat Surtain II
Pat Surtain II is a cornerback for the Denver Broncos, in the AFC West. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 2, was listed at 6'2" and was 26 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | Conf | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | AFC | AFC W | CB | 6'2" | 26 | 2 |
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle and Nik Bonitto, turned the Team tile green.
- Guesses listed as CB turned the Pos tile green. S is in the same position group, so those guesses showed yellow.
🏒 NHL · Classic #18
Cale Makar
Cale Makar is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, in the Western Conference's Central Division. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 8, was listed at 6'0" and was 27 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | Conf | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | West | CEN | D | 6'0" | 27 | 8 |
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Gabriel Landeskog and Mackenzie Blackwood, turned the Team tile green.
- Only guesses listed as D turned the Pos tile green. No other position shares its group, so it never showed yellow.
⚾️ MLB · Classic #18
Salvador Pérez
Salvador Pérez is a catcher for the Kansas City Royals, in the AL Central. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 13, was listed at 6'3" and was 36 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | LG | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | AL | AL C | C | 6'3" | 36 | 13 |
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Cole Ragans and Maikel García, turned the Team tile green.
- Only guesses listed as C turned the Pos tile green. No other position shares its group, so it never showed yellow.
Legacy Daily
One retired legend per sport. Players see the number, the years, the teams and the honors, and they get 3 guesses. Each miss unlocks one of the clues below.
🏀 NBA · Legacy Daily #282
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic played from 2015 to 2026 as a center and wore No. 15.
Teams
- Denver Nuggets · 11 seasons · #15
Career stats
| PPG | 22.2 |
|---|---|
| RPG | 11.1 |
| Games | 810 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Was drafted during a fast-food commercial broadcast as the 41st pick.
- Won MVP in 2021, 2022 and 2024 before turning 30.
- Led Denver to its first title in 2023 and was Finals MVP.
🏈 NFL · Legacy Daily #282
Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker played from 1986 to 1997 as a running back and wore No. 34.
Teams
- Dallas Cowboys · 4 seasons · #34
- Minnesota Vikings · 3 seasons · #34
- Philadelphia Eagles · 3 seasons · #34
- New York Giants · 1 season · #34
- Dallas Cowboys · 2 seasons · #34
Career stats
| Rushing yards | 8,225 |
|---|---|
| Rushing TDs | 61 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 |
| Receptions | 512 |
| Receiving yards | 4,859 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Won the 1982 Heisman Trophy at Georgia and then starred in the USFL.
- Was the centerpiece of a 1989 trade that helped build a Dallas dynasty.
- Competed in bobsled at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
🏒 NHL · Legacy Daily #282
Auston Matthews
Auston Matthews played from 2016 to 2026 as a center and wore No. 34.
Teams
- Toronto Maple Leafs · 10 seasons · #34
Career stats
| Goals | 428 |
|---|---|
| Assists | 352 |
| Points | 780 |
| Games Played | 689 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Born in San Ramon, California
- Grew up in Arizona and played pro hockey in Switzerland before the draft
- Scored four goals in his NHL debut and 69 goals in 2023-24
⚾️ MLB · Legacy Daily #282
Trevor Hoffman
Trevor Hoffman played from 1993 to 2010 as a relief pitcher and wore No. 51 and No. 34. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Teams
- Florida Marlins · 1 season · #51
- San Diego Padres · 16 seasons · #34, #51
- Milwaukee Brewers · 2 seasons · #51
Career stats
| Saves | 601 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 2.87 |
| Strikeouts | 1,133 |
| WHIP | 1.058 |
| W-L | 61-75 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Began his pro career as a shortstop in the Reds system.
- Was traded to San Diego in the June 1993 deal that sent Gary Sheffield to Florida.
- Entered games to AC/DC's 'Hells Bells' and relied on a devastating changeup.