It may be made on the rebound Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 27, 2001 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 27, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 27, 2001 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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a basketball shot made by tapping the rebounding ball back into the basket
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