Light tennis shots that fall just over the net Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 6, 2013 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 6, 2013 · 21-Down · 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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