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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 |
| 4% | SLAM ___ dunk (basketball shot) | (4) | ||
| 3% | SUE Bird of basketball | (3) | Commuter | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 3% | PHEW "That was close!" | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | Newsday | Sep 8, 2025 |
| 3% | ONEHANDEDDUNK Impressive basketball shot that requires a high vertical jump | (13) | USA Today | Sep 4, 2025 |
| 3% | FALSETTO High range | (8) | Newsday | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 3% | ATTEMPT Shot | (7) | LA Times Daily | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 3% | ONEAL Shaquille of basketball | (5) | Commuter | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 3% | WILT Chamberlain of basketball | (4) | Commuter | Aug 20, 2025 |
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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.