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Hockey Ploy Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 121 possible answers.
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
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times21 Apr 1993 | Across 53 | |
| New York Times22 May 1992 | Across 70 | |
| New York Times17 Jan 1992 | Across 57 | |
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