Underhanded move for an athlete? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAYUP Underhanded move for an athlete? (5) New York Times Nov 2, 2022
8% SNEAKY Underhanded (6) New York Times Dec 20, 2025
7% SNEAKIER More underhanded (8) Commuter Jan 7, 2026
6% ASTIR On the move (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 9, 2026
6% MESH Athletic shorts fabric (4) New York Times Mini Jan 8, 2026
6% PRO Paid athlete (3) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
6% AGAME Athlete's peak form (5) New York Times Mini Dec 30, 2025
6% CLANDESTINE Underhand clubs ruined tennis deal (11) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 29, 2025
6% CYCLIST Velodrome athlete (7) Wall Street Journal Dec 23, 2025
6% KNICK Big Apple athlete (5) New York Times Dec 19, 2025

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