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Hockey Players Dangle Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DEKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DEKE

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DEKE" which means:

    noun
  • • A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
  • • As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
  • • A quick detour.
  • verb
  • • To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
  • • To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He faked a deke to the left and then shot the puck into the net."
  • • "The player executed a quick deke to dodge the defender."

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New York Times11 Feb 2011 Down 50
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