The Blues, on N.H.L. scoreboards

Answer:

STL

Hint:

This team plays in Missouri and shares its three-letter abbreviation with a famous arch-shaped landmark in the same city.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the St. Louis Blues, a professional hockey team in the NHL. On scoreboards, teams are often shown by their three-letter abbreviation, which for the Blues is "STL." The clue plays on the team’s nickname ("The Blues") while hinting at how they’re displayed in games.

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