Unexpected pitch Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 10, 1999 · 1-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between January 1996 and July 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 10, 1999 · 1-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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8 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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