mastermind

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“Hannah was the mastermind who figured out four nesting possibilities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Sports scientist Nomali is the mastermind - and the character through which the game is played, helped by colleagues from across the continent.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Mohsin Naqvi said an Afghan national who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the attack was among those detained.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Which is why I became the mastermind behind Operation Dino-doo-doo.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman