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
10% REFFED Officiated at a basketball game (6) USA Today Jul 13, 2026
9% FOUL Basketball no-no (4) Commuter Jun 30, 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% ADRIAN Basketball's Dantley (6) Thomas Joseph Jun 20, 2026
8% ISIAH Thomas of basketball (5) Commuter Jun 5, 2026
8% HORSE Basketball shooting game named for an animal (5) New York Times Mini May 28, 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.