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"Pistol" of basketball Crossword Clue
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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | LAIDIN Made, as an easy basketball shot | (6) | New York Times | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 7% | LEN Bias of basketball | (3) | Commuter | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 7% | SCOTTIE Pippen of basketball | (7) | Commuter | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 7% | ELGIN Baylor of basketball | (5) | Commuter | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 7% | REGGIE Basketball Hall of Famer Miller | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 7% | ONEAL Basketball great Shaquille | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 7% | LOBO Basketball commentator Rebecca | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 9, 2026 |
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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.