| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NITS | Annual sports contests, for short |
| playdays | day for relaxation or for participation in sports contests; holiday |
| playday | day for relaxation or for participation in sports contests; holiday |
| SEMIS | Final Four contests, for short |
| BDAY | Annual celebration, for short |
| STPAT | Annual parade honoree, for short |
| NIT | Annual hoops contest, for short |
| IRAS | Annual contribution sites, for short |
| NOBELS | Coveted annual prizes, for short |
| INDY | Annual May event, for short |
| NIT | Annual hoops event, for short |
| INDY | Annual spring race, for short |
| NCAA | Annual hoops championship organizer, for short |
| INDY | Annual 500-mile auto race, for short |
| REA | ... Award for the Short Story (annual literary prize) |
