In American football, a backward pass of the ball from the line of scrimmage that puts it into play (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SNAP In American football, a backward pass of the ball from the line of scrimmage that puts it into play (4) (4)
6% GAIN Pass the line of scrimmage (4)
5% STAGE Put on, as a play (5) New York Times Midi Jul 5, 2026
5% STAGED Put on (a play) (6) (6) Puzzler Jun 25, 2026
5% TRAIT Something passed down the line (5) The Washington Post Mini May 30, 2026
5% RISKS Puts on the line (5) New York Times May 18, 2026
5% RISK Put on the line (4) New York Times May 17, 2026
5% SACK In American football, a tackle of a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before the ball is passed (4) (4)
5% FORWARDMOTION Line-of-scrimmage determinant, in football (13)
4% STAIR Flight from American in slammer (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 16, 2026
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