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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 |
| 4% | SLAM ___ dunk (basketball shot) | (4) | ||
| 3% | NIGH Close by | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 3% | URALS Eurasian range | (5) | Newsday | Mar 29, 2026 |
| 3% | BOWSHOT Archery range? | (7) | Universal | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 3% | GAME Basketball contest | (4) | Commuter | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 3% | PURVIEW Range of vision | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | LA Times Daily | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 3% | FAR Not close by | (3) | LA Times Daily | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 3% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 16, 2026 |
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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.