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Close-range basketball shot Crossword Clue
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% | HOOP Basketball target | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 3% | NIGH Close | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 3% | NEAR Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 3% | GAMUT Full range | (5) | New York Times | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3% | ALTO Sax range | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3% | SCOPE Range | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | HOOPS Basketball, slangily | (5) | ||
| 3% | ATOZ Full range | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 3% | FINGERROLL Fancy one-handed basketball shot | (10) | New York Times | Oct 6, 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.