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noun • (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play verb • serve a purpose, role, or function • do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function • contribute or conduce to • be used by; as of a utility • help to some food; help with food or drink • provide (usually but not necessarily food) • devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas • promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to • spend time in prison or in a labor camp • work for, or be a servant to • deliver a warrant or summons to someone • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • do military service • mate with • put the ball into play | ||||||||
| 32% | 10 | Base hit on which the ball is hit on the ground | ||||||
noun • (baseball) a hit that travels along the ground | ||||||||
| 30% | 12 | First African American to win the Wimbledon singles title | ||||||
noun • United States tennis player who was the first Black woman player to win all the major world singles titles (1927-2003) | ||||||||
Do Hit The First Ball At Wimbledon
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SERVE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SERVE
Updated: March 3, 2025
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