“Sports figure who traditionally wears an orange armband, in brief” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NHLREF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sports figure who traditionally wears an orange armband, in brief”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 10, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.