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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOB High ball, in tennis (3)
4% ARCS Paths for lobbed tennis balls (4) New York Times Apr 27, 2026
3% SOAR Fly high (4)
3% LANDEDOUT Went wide or long, as a tennis ball (9) New York Times May 16, 2026
3% STONED High (6) Thomas Joseph May 16, 2026
3% WADS Balls (up) (4) LA Times Daily May 16, 2026
3% UPDO High hairstyle (4) Commuter May 14, 2026
3% ALERT On the ball (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 11, 2026
3% WALKS Bases on balls (5) Commuter May 8, 2026
3% GALES High winds (5) Universal May 8, 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."