*Basketball area Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 12, 2013 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 12, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 12, 2013 · 19-Across · 3 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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