"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 Jun 19, 2026
8% ROTTEN Pistol Johnny? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 25, 2026
8% HOLSTER Pistol case (7) (7) Mirror Classic Jul 1, 2026
8% FOUL Basketball no-no (4) Commuter Jun 30, 2026
7% ONEAL Basketball's Shaquille (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 31, 2026
7% RIM Part of a basketball hoop (3) Universal Aug 29, 2026
7% MING Yao in the Basketball Hall of Fame (4) Wall Street Journal Aug 22, 2026
7% SUN Phoenix basketball player (3) New York Times Aug 18, 2026
7% SHOT Basketball score or vaccine jab (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.