Area inside the free-throw line, in basketball slang Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 14, 2025 · 19-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 14, 2025 · 19-Down · 5 letters
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(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court; "he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint"
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