High ball in tennis. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue High ball, in tennis . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOB.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOB High ball, in tennis (3)
3% ASHE Arthur of tennis (4) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
3% ORB Ball (3) Universal Oct 24, 2025
3% OPERABOX High place to view a high art (8) New York Times Oct 23, 2025
3% ALERT On the ball (5) Commuter Oct 22, 2025
3% SPORT Tennis or soccer (5) Newsday Oct 21, 2025
3% NETS Tennis barriers (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 14, 2025
3% STONED High (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 13, 2025
3% BELLE __ of the ball (5) Commuter Oct 9, 2025
3% BEADS Balls on a necklace (5) Newsday Oct 6, 2025
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In tennis, a "lob" is a shot where the ball is hit high and deep, intended to go over the opponent and land near the baseline. This strategic shot is often used to change the pace of the game or to counter an opponent who is positioned close to the net. The term "lob" in tennis comes from the verb "to lob," which means to throw or hit something in a high arc. So, in the context of this crossword clue, "High ball in tennis" is a clever way to hint at the answer "LOB."