Tricky pitch Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 19, 2003 · 72-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between January 2002 and January 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 19, 2003 · 72-Across · 8 letters
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A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
noun
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, January 30, 2002.SINKER6 lettersanswer page
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