Call, as a basketball game Crossword Clue

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.

Crossword Answer For Call, as a basketball game:

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
98%	REF Call, as a basketball game	(3)	USA Today	May 15, 2015
10%	REFFED Officiated at a basketball game	(6)	USA Today	Jul 13, 2026
8%	AIR Basketball filler	(3)	Commuter	Jul 30, 2026
8%	ONEAL Shaq of basketball	(5)	Commuter	Jul 20, 2026
8%	ONEONONE Like a basketball game without any passing	(8)	USA Today	Jul 14, 2026
8%	YAO Ming of basketball	(3)	Commuter	Jul 14, 2026
8%	OPS "Call of Duty: Black ___" (video game)	(3)
8%	PIPPEN Scottie of basketball	(6)	Commuter	Jul 3, 2026
8%	FOUL Basketball no-no	(4)	Commuter	Jun 30, 2026
8%	HORSE Basketball shooting game named for an animal	(5)	New York Times Mini	May 28, 2026

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What is the answer of Call, as a basketball game Crossword Clue?

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.