Backward passing of the ball in gridiron football at the start at play (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SNAP Backward passing of the ball in gridiron football at the start at play (4) (4)
8% BADSNAP *Problematic backward pass in football (7) LA Times Daily Nov 4, 2025
6% IMOPEN "Pass the ball here!" (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 10, 2026
6% ACTONE Play's start (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 17, 2025
5% REVERSED Went backwards (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 13, 2026
5% DIES Passes on (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 13, 2026
5% ENDRUNS Certain football plays, and a theme hint (7) Universal Jan 9, 2026
5% RELAY Pass on (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 9, 2026
5% GOALIE Footballer's advanced position after start (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 7, 2026
5% SKEE -- -Ball (4) Premier Sunday Jan 4, 2026
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