2019 March Madness champs, for short

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March Madness Madness: Cracking the College Basketball Code

Hey crossword fans! This week’s clue has sent me spiraling into the realm of basketball, but not the NBA kind. We’re diving headfirst into the high-stakes world of March Madness, a tournament that has the power to turn casual fans into die-hard enthusiasts.

The clue we’re tackling today is deceptively simple, yet packs a punch. It’s a classic “for short” type of clue, which means we need to be on the lookout for a shortened version of a familiar phrase or term. And what could be more familiar to basketball fans than the ultimate prize of March Madness?

The clue asks for the

2019 March Madness champs, for short.

This means we need to find the team that took home the national championship title in that year. But, as with all good crossword clues, there’s a twist: we’re looking for the
shortened
version of the team’s name.

So, grab your basketball knowledge and your trusty crossword dictionary, because this clue is a slam dunk (pun intended!) if you know where to look!

Ready to tackle this puzzle? Here’s a hint:

Think about the team’s official nickname, and see if you can shorten it even further.

Let me know in the comments below if you’ve got the answer! I’m eager to see if you can sink this shot.

2019 March Madness champs, for short

Available Answers:

UVA.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 20 Aug 24, Tuesday