"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
8% ROTTEN Pistol Johnny? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 25, 2026
7% NBA Sports org. for Pistol Pete, the inspiration behind "Dignity" (3) New York Times Special Crossword Oct 7, 2026
7% HOOPS Basketball, slangily (5)
7% SPOILT Overindulged, set off pistol (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 5, 2026
7% LOWE Basketball journalist Zach (4) The Atlantic Oct 4, 2026
7% MANU Ginóbili in the Basketball Hall of Fame (4) New York Times Oct 4, 2026
7% NEAL Basketball legend Shaquille O'___ (4)
7% RIMS Parts of basketball nets (4) Commuter Sep 28, 2026
7% PALMS Grips with one hand, as a basketball (5) The Atlantic Sep 27, 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.