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% SOAR Glide high (4) Newsday Jan 9, 2026
3% UPTOP "High five!" (5) New York Times Mini Jan 9, 2026
3% NAOMI Osaka of tennis (5) Universal Jan 8, 2026
3% LOVE Zero, in tennis (4) Universal Jan 8, 2026
3% SET Tennis unit (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 8, 2026
3% SKEE -- -Ball (4) Premier Sunday Jan 4, 2026
3% SKEIN Ball of yarn (5) Premier Sunday Jan 4, 2026
3% APLUSSES High marks (8) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
3% OVER Six balls (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 3, 2026
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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."