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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 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 8% | HOLSTER Pistol case (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 8% | FOUL Basketball no-no | (4) | Commuter | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 7% | TREY Three-pointer, in basketball | (4) | ||
| 7% | FOULSHOTS *Free throws, in basketball | (9) | Universal | Jun 29, 2026 |
| 7% | UCONN N.C.A.A. basketball powerhouse, informally | (5) | New York Times | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 7% | NETS Brooklyn basketball team | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 23, 2026 |
| 7% | YAO Chinese basketballer ___ Ming | (3) | ||
| 7% | DUEL Event with paces, pistols and seconds (4) | (4) | The Guardian Quick | Jun 22, 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.