"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% ALLEYOOP Two-player basketball move (8) The Atlantic Dec 4, 2025
7% NBA Basketball league of North America (1,1,1) (3) Mirror Quiz Dec 4, 2025
7% ARENA Basketball game site (5) LA Times Mini Dec 2, 2025
7% RIMS Parts of basketball hoops (4) USA Today Nov 30, 2025
7% BANKSHOT Basketball attempt that uses the backboard (8) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
7% ANN Basketball Hall of Famer Meyers (3) LA Times Daily Nov 30, 2025
7% REB Basketball stat, for short (3)

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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.