Use of a cushion or a backboard Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 23, 2020 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 23, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 23, 2020 · 12-Down · 8 letters
BANKSHOT0 of 8 letters revealed
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a basketball shot that bounces off of the backboard before passing through the hoop
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