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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Attempt a three-pointer, for example last seen in USA Today puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHOOT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHOOT Attempt a three-pointer, for example (5) USA Today Apr 14, 2022
7% TREY Three attempt taking ecstasy (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 7, 2025
7% TREYS Three-pointers, in hoops lingo (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 22, 2025
7% HAND For example, straight pointer (4) The Times Sunday Cryptic Jul 13, 2025
7% SHOT Three-pointer, e.g. (4)
6% MATE ___ in three (4) New York Times Sep 4, 2025
6% TRY Attempt (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
6% POTSHOT Casual attempt (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
6% EGGON Encourage, for example, attempt with pole (3,2) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 1, 2025
6% REDOS Second attempts (5) Commuter Aug 22, 2025

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