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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% | FOUL Basketball infraction | (4) | USA Today | May 13, 2026 |
| 3% | ALTO Sax range | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | May 13, 2026 |
| 3% | KOBE Bryant of basketball | (4) | USA Today Quick | May 11, 2026 |
| 3% | NEAR Close | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | May 11, 2026 |
| 3% | ARRAY Range of options | (5) | ||
| 3% | AIMED Shot (for) | (5) | Commuter | May 6, 2026 |
| 3% | SCOPES Ranges | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 4, 2026 |
| 3% | SHUT Close | (4) | Wall Street Journal | May 4, 2026 |
| 3% | DUNK Basketball stuff | (4) | LA Times Daily | May 3, 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.