Working on the NYT Mini clue “N.B.A. team with purple-and-orange jerseys”? Below you’ll find solver-friendly hints, a spoiler-safe reveal, and a quick explanation of why the entry fits. For daily help and archives, visit Clue of the Day.
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Why “SUNS” Fits This Clue
The purple-and-orange palette points squarely to the SUNS, whose branding references intense Southwestern sunshine. Editors often clue team nicknames via distinctive colorways since they’re quick identifiers and avoid city-name giveaways—perfect for the NYT Mini’s concise style. Enter the answer simply as the plural nickname, SUNS.
Solving tip: when a sports clue lists specific colors, scan your mental list of unique combos (e.g., teal-black, green-cream, purple-orange); they frequently collapse the possibilities to a single franchise.