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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% | NEAR Close in on | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 3% | BESET Close in on | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 3% | AMBIT Range or scope | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 3% | OCTAVE Musical range | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 3% | TRY Shot | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 21, 2026 |
| 3% | ADRIAN Basketball's Dantley | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 3% | NICHE Not wide-ranging | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 3% | POPUPS Shot out of bed close to dangerous temporary installations | (6) | The Times Cryptic | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 3% | PHEW "That was close!" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 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.