It's not a long shot Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 9, 2011 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 9, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 9, 2011 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
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