Familiar Clue in NYT Crossworld Puzzle, Tues., Sept. 26

[Dillon77]

10 Down: NE basketball powerhouse (5 letters)

Here's a pdf of the puzzle.

As a Domer, but admirer of Geno and Co., enjoy!

https://www.nytimes.com/svc/crosswords/v2/puzzle/print/Sep2617.pdf

 

[chj001]

Co-created by Joy Behar . . .ugh! Thank god it's only a Tuesday puzzle.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Huskee11]

Tufts?

Hmmm no, doesn`t work.................is Maine any good?