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Start Play At Tennis Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 149 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SERVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SERVE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SERVE" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The serve in tennis must be done with precision and accuracy."
- • "The tennis player's serve was too strong for his opponent to return."
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