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Daily answers for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
NBA #300 · NFL, NHL and MLB #36. 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 #300
LeBron James
LeBron James is a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 23, was listed at 6'9" and was 41 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | Conf | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | East | ATLC | F | 6'9" | 41 | 23 |
- Career path: Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–04 to 2009–10) → Miami Heat (2010–11 to 2013–14) → Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–15 to 2017–18) → Los Angeles Lakers (2018–19 to 2025–26) → Philadelphia 76ers (since 2026–27).
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V. J. Edgecombe, 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 #36
Ja'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, in the AFC North. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 1, was listed at 6'0" and was 26 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | Conf | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | AFC | AFC N | WR | 6'0" | 26 | 1 |
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Dexter Lawrence and Joe Flacco, turned the Team tile green.
- Guesses listed as WR turned the Pos tile green. TE is in the same position group, so those guesses showed yellow.
🏒 NHL · Classic #36
Leo Carlsson
Leo Carlsson is a center for the Anaheim Ducks, in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 91, was listed at 6'3" and was 21 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | Conf | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | West | PAC | C | 6'3" | 21 | 91 |
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Cutter Gauthier, Troy Terry, Jackson LaCombe and Lukas Dostal, turned the Team tile green.
- Guesses listed as C turned the Pos tile green. LW and RW are in the same position group, so those guesses showed yellow.
⚾️ MLB · Classic #36
Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr. is a shortstop for the Kansas City Royals, in the AL Central. On puzzle day the answer wore No. 7, was listed at 6'1" and was 26 years old.
What the correct guess showed
| Team | LG | Div | Pos | Ht | Age | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | AL | AL C | SS | 6'1" | 26 | 7 |
- Guessing a current teammate, such as Salvador Pérez, Vinnie Pasquantino, Cole Ragans and Maikel García, turned the Team tile green.
- Guesses listed as SS turned the Pos tile green. 1B, 2B, 3B and IF are in the same position group, so those guesses 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 #300
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury played from 1996 to 2009 as a point guard and wore No. 3, No. 33 and No. 8.
Teams
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 3 seasons · #3
- New Jersey Nets · 3 seasons · #33
- Phoenix Suns · 3 seasons · #3
- New York Knicks · 5 seasons · #3
- Boston Celtics · 1 season · #8
Career stats
| Points | 16,297 |
|---|---|
| PPG | 19.3 |
| APG | 7.6 |
| RPG | 3.0 |
| Games | 846 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Played college ball at Georgia Tech and was traded on draft night for Ray Allen.
- Launched the 'Starbury' line of $15 sneakers.
- Later became a star in China, winning three CBA titles with Beijing.
🏈 NFL · Legacy Daily #300
Luke Kuechly
Luke Kuechly played from 2012 to 2019 as a linebacker and wore No. 59. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Teams
- Carolina Panthers · 8 seasons · #59
Career stats
| Sacks | 12.5 |
|---|---|
| Forced fumbles | 7 |
| Interceptions | 18 |
| Games | 118 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Played college football at Boston College.
- Was the 9th overall pick in 2012.
- Won the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year award and retired at 28 after only eight seasons.
🏒 NHL · Legacy Daily #300
Marcel Dionne
Marcel Dionne played from 1971 to 1989 as a center and wore No. 16. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Teams
- Detroit Red Wings · 4 seasons
- Los Angeles Kings · 12 seasons · #16
- New York Rangers · 3 seasons
Career stats
| Goals | 731 |
|---|---|
| Assists | 1,040 |
| Points | 1,771 |
| Games Played | 1,348 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Born in Drummondville, Quebec; drafted second overall in 1971
- Stood only about 5'8" yet was one of the most prolific scorers of his era
- Centered Los Angeles' 'Triple Crown Line' and topped 1,700 points without ever winning a Stanley Cup
⚾️ MLB · Legacy Daily #300
Hideo Nomo
Hideo Nomo played from 1995 to 2008 as a starting pitcher and wore No. 16, No. 11, No. 23, No. 10 and No. 99.
Teams
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 4 seasons · #16
- New York Mets · 1 season · #16
- Milwaukee Brewers · 1 season · #11
- Detroit Tigers · 1 season · #23
- Boston Red Sox · 1 season · #11
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 3 seasons · #10
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays · 1 season · #11, #99
- Kansas City Royals · 1 season · #11
Career stats
| W-L | 123-109 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.24 |
| Strikeouts | 1,918 |
| Innings | 1,976.1 |
| WHIP | 1.354 |
Clues (one unlocks after each miss)
- Was nicknamed 'The Tornado' for his twisting delivery.
- Was the 1995 NL Rookie of the Year.
- Threw no-hitters in both leagues, including one at Coors Field.