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2 | 29% | 7 | A shot in basketball that is made by bouncing the ball off the backboard and into the net | |
3 | 29% | 5 | Ball hitting the backboard | |
Hits Too High On The Backboard Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OVERSHOOTS" which means:
- noun
- • An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt verb
- • Shoot beyond or over (a target)
- • Aim too high
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New York Times08 Jun 1977 | Down 2 | |
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