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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% | AGAS Cooking ranges | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 3% | SCOPE Range | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 3% | NEARING Getting close - in range, possibly (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3% | PHEW "That was close!" | (4) | ||
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 3% | GAMUT Range | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 3% | LOGOTHREE Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether? | (9) | LA Times Daily | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 3% | TREBLE High range | (6) | New York Times | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 3% | SOPRANO Vocal range | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 12, 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.