Ming of the Houston Rockets Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ming of the Houston Rockets . 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 YAO.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% YAO Ming of the Houston Rockets (3)
3% DEBUT Launch cylindrical rockets (5) The Times Cryptic Feb 20, 2026
3% ACES Pocket rockets, in poker (4) The Atlantic Feb 17, 2026
3% VASE Ming treasure (4) LA Times Mini Feb 15, 2026
3% SSW Shreveport-to-Houston dir. (3) Premier Sunday Feb 15, 2026
3% ASTRO Houston batter (5) Universal Feb 12, 2026
3% ASTROS Houston baseball players (6) New York Times Feb 2, 2026
3% BAZOOKA Rocket launcher (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
3% WEN Actress Ming-Na (3) USA Today Jan 21, 2026
3% LAUNCH Fire (a rocket) (6) The Times Concise Jan 12, 2026
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Yao Ming, a former basketball star, played for the Houston Rockets. At 7'6", he was a dominant center known for his skill and impact on the game, making him a popular choice for crossword puzzles.