Soft shots, in tennis Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 18, 2026 · 46-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 18, 2026 · 46-Across · 5 letters
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a soft return so that the tennis ball drops abruptly after crossing the net
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