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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 |
| 8% | LUGER German pistol | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 7% | WATER Front, butt or pistol (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | May 22, 2026 |
| 7% | PACER Indiana basketball player | (5) | USA Today | May 21, 2026 |
| 7% | SWISH Sound of a perfect basketball shot | (5) | New York Times | May 21, 2026 |
| 7% | TALL Like a lot of basketball players | (4) | ||
| 7% | TEAMSPORT Basketball or baseball, but not boxing | (9) | New York Times | May 19, 2026 |
| 7% | NIT Annual coll. basketball competition | (3) | New York Times | May 15, 2026 |
| 7% | FOUL Basketball infraction | (4) | USA Today | May 13, 2026 |
| 7% | YAO ___ Ming (Chinese basketball player) | (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.