Shot Or Pass Defenders Stifled Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BACKHANDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BACKHANDER

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	38%	14		A play where a player fakes a shot or pass to confuse defenders
3	34%	9		A move in basketball where the player fakes a pass or shot before taking a quick pivot shot

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BACKHANDER" which means:

noun

• A backhanded blow

An example sentence would be:

• "He gave his opponent a powerful backhander that knocked him off balance."
• "The tennis player used a backhander to send the ball across the court."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic28 Mar 2018	Down 8
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