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Close-range basketball shot Crossword Clue
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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close-range basketball shot 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 LAYUP.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LAYUP Close-range basketball shot | (5) | USA Today | Oct 16, 2021 |
| 3% | FINGERROLL Fancy one-handed basketball shot | (10) | New York Times | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | FOULS Basketball offenses | (5) | New York Times Mini | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | ||
| 3% | CIGAR "Close, but no ____" | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 3% | ONENOTE Limited in range | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 3% | HOOP Basketball target | (4) | Universal | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 3% | STOVE Cooktop range | (5) | Newsday | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 3% | SHUT Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 3% | HOOPS Basketball, slangily | (5) |
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A layup is a fundamental basketball shot taken close to the hoop. It involves gently laying the ball into the basket, often using the backboard for a higher chance of success. It's a high-percentage shot in basketball due to its proximity to the basket.