"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 Oct 15, 2025
8% HOLSTER Pistol case (7) (7) Mirror Classic Dec 3, 2025
7% HOOPS Basketball, slangily (5)
7% PIG Playground game that combines spelling and basketball (3) The Atlantic Dec 28, 2025
7% NET Part of a basketball hoop (3) Universal Dec 27, 2025
7% CAGER Basketball player, slangily (5) Commuter Dec 24, 2025
7% HOOP Basketball target (4) Newsday Dec 22, 2025
7% EPEE Sword with a French or pistol grip (4) Universal Dec 19, 2025
7% EMI Sex Pistols song dissing the label that dropped them (3) Wall Street Journal Dec 13, 2025

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"Pistol" of basketball Crossword Clue
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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.