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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 | ||||||||
| 31% | 10 | Team's opportunity to put the ball back in play | ||||||
verb • To pass a ball inbounds | ||||||||
| 28% | 9 | Object of the game is to score points by caroming the cue ball off both the object ball and the opponent's cue ball | ||||||
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Put The Ball In Play Crossword Clue
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SERVE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SERVE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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