"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% HOLSTER Pistol case (7) (7) Mirror Classic Jul 1, 2026
8% FOUL Basketball no-no (4) Commuter Jun 30, 2026
7% ONEAL Shaq of basketball (5) Commuter Jul 20, 2026
7% OOP Alley-___ (basketball play) (3) New York Times Midi Jul 15, 2026
7% YAO Ming of basketball (3) Commuter Jul 14, 2026
7% REFFED Officiated at a basketball game (6) USA Today Jul 13, 2026
7% HOOP Play basketball, slangily (4) New York Times Midi Jul 11, 2026
7% TREY Basketball three-pointer (4) LA Times Daily Jul 6, 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.