Call, as a basketball game Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Call, as a basketball game 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REF.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REF Call, as a basketball game (3) USA Today May 15, 2015
9% UNO Call in a card game (3) USA Today Sep 17, 2026
8% RIMS Basketball hoops (4) New York Times Midi Oct 24, 2026
8% LACES What might be all tied up for a basketball game (5) New York Times Mini Oct 20, 2026
8% SCORE What might be all tied up for a basketball game (5) New York Times Mini Oct 20, 2026
8% CENTER Basketball position (6) Eugene Sheffer Oct 17, 2026
8% HOOPS Basketball, slangily (5)
7% LEAPFROG Traditional children's game called saute-mouton in French (8) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 1, 2026
7% NEED Call for (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 29, 2026
7% HORSE Ball game in which you call your shots (5) New York Times Oct 24, 2026

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In basketball, a "REF" is a common abbreviation for a referee. Referees are responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring fair play, and making crucial decisions during a basketball match.