Football play-stopper Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 11, 2001 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 11, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 11, 2001 · 1-Across · 9 letters
FAIRCATCH0 of 9 letters revealed
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(American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
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