Almost hit on shortened playing field being returned for sport Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Almost hit on shortened playing field being returned for sport . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SOCCER.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SOCCER Almost hit on shortened playing field being returned for sport (6)
6% REC Playing field (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
5% POLO Sport played with a mallet (4)
5% LACROSSE Sport played with sticks (8) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
5% TEAM Group playing on the same side in a sport (4)
5% ROUNDER Being more chubby is almost a game (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
5% GOLF Sport played on a links (4) The Times Concise Jan 19, 2026
5% ETC List shortener (3) New York Times Jan 18, 2026
5% CLOSE Almost there (5) New York Times Jan 7, 2026
5% VENUE Goddess shortened end of programme in sports stadium maybe (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
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