In basketball, a shot made by jumping and pushing the ball down into the hoop (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DUNK In basketball, a shot made by jumping and pushing the ball down into the hoop (4) (4)
6% RIM Edge of a basketball hoop (3) The Atlantic Oct 14, 2025
6% NET Basketball hoop attachment (3) Commuter Oct 1, 2025
6% ONEHANDEDDUNK Impressive basketball shot that requires a high vertical jump (13) USA Today Sep 4, 2025
6% SLAM ___ dunk (basketball shot) (4)
5% IMPEL Push forward (5) Commuter Oct 15, 2025
5% TESTED Pushed to the limit (6) LA Times Daily Oct 14, 2025
5% SPRANG Jumped (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 9, 2025
5% FINGERROLL Fancy one-handed basketball shot (10) New York Times Oct 6, 2025
5% NUDGE Gentle push (5) Newsday Oct 2, 2025
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