Defensive return Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 25, 2012 · 41-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 25, 2012 · 41-Down · 3 letters
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an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc
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