Drop shots Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 8, 2008 · 62-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 8, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 8, 2008 · 62-Across · 5 letters
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a soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net
noun
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