Basketball officials, informally Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 30, 2013 · 31-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 30, 2013.
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(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
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