"Pistol" of basketball Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue "Pistol" of basketball last seen in Eugene Sheffer puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PETE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PETE "Pistol" of basketball (4) Eugene Sheffer Dec 7, 2021
9% GUN Pistol (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 2, 2026
8% HOLSTER Pistol case (7) (7) Mirror Classic Jan 16, 2026
7% YAO Basketball great Ming (3) Universal Feb 27, 2026
7% OOP Alley-___ (looping pass in a basketball play) (3)
7% HOOP Basketball target (4) Commuter Feb 21, 2026
7% SLAMDUNK Spectacular method of scoring in basketball (8) The Times Concise Feb 21, 2026
7% HOOPS Basketball, slangily (5)
7% GUARD Position in basketball (5) New York Times Feb 8, 2026
7% OMAR Actor ___ Epps from "Love & Basketball" (4)

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In basketball, "Pistol" Pete Maravich was a legendary player known for his flashy style and incredible scoring ability. The nickname "Pistol" was given to him due to his quick and accurate shooting skills on the court.