Crossword Answer For
Basketball showstopper
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 16, 2021 Answers
The Universal Crossword puzzle from November 16, 2021 featured the clue "Basketball showstopper", and we've found 94 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to ALLEYOOP as the most likely solution — it's 8 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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94 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ALLEYOOP
Basketball showstopper
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2021
99%
ALLEYOOP
Basketball showstopper
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2021
8%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
8%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
8%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
8%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
8%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
8%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
8%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
8%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
8%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
NET
Part of a basketball hoop
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
NET
Part of a basketball hoop
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
ISOS
Plays that create one-on-one scoring opportunities, in basketball shorthand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
ISOS
Plays that create one-on-one scoring opportunities, in basketball shorthand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
ATEAM
Starting five in basketball, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
ATEAM
Starting five in basketball, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
ARENA
Pro basketball venue
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
ARENA
Pro basketball venue
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
NIKES
Certain basketball shoes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
8%
NIKES
Certain basketball shoes
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
8%
BOUNCEPASS
Potential basketball assist that hits the floor
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
8%
BOUNCEPASS
Potential basketball assist that hits the floor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
8%
REACHIN
Defensive basketball foul
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
8%
REACHIN
Defensive basketball foul
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
8%
NETS
Team whose logo is a basketball with a B
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
NETS
Team whose logo is a basketball with a B
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
8%
SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
8%
SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
8%
POSTUP
Prepare for a pass, in basketball
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
POSTUP
Prepare for a pass, in basketball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
8%
EUROCUP
Annual basketball contest on the Continent
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
8%
EUROCUP
Annual basketball contest on the Continent
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
8%
KIDDDRIBBLES
Jason bounces the basketball?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
8%
KIDDDRIBBLES
Jason bounces the basketball?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
8%
CAITLINCLARK
Record-setting NCAA basketball star who plays for the 7-Down
(12)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
8%
CAITLINCLARK
Record-setting NCAA basketball star who plays for the 7-Down
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
8%
TEAMSPORT
Soccer or basketball
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
8%
TEAMSPORT
Soccer or basketball
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
8%
THREEPOINTERS
Deep throws in basketball ... or what the answers to this puzzle's starred clues comprise?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
8%
THREEPOINTERS
Deep throws in basketball ... or what the answers to this puzzle's starred clues comprise?
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
8%
MARQUEE
*NCAA basketball powerhouse in Milwaukee
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
8%
MARQUEE
*NCAA basketball powerhouse in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
8%
LACED
Like most basketball shoes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2024
8%
LACED
Like most basketball shoes
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
8%
MARCHMADNESS
NCAA basketball tournament nickname
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
MARCHMADNESS
NCAA basketball tournament nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
STAT
Win shares in basketball, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
8%
STAT
Win shares in basketball, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
8%
TALL
Like many basketball centers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
8%
TALL
Like many basketball centers
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
8%
SHOOTINGSTARS
Olympic basketball team?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
8%
SHOOTINGSTARS
Olympic basketball team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
8%
CORI
UCLA women's basketball coach ___ Close
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2024
8%
CORI
UCLA women's basketball coach ___ Close
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
8%
DUNK
Action with a basketball or a cookie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2024
8%
DUNK
Action with a basketball or a cookie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
8%
LAYUP
Short-range basketball shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2024
8%
LAYUP
Short-range basketball shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2024
8%
GENO
UConn basketball coach Auriemma
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2024
8%
GENO
UConn basketball coach Auriemma
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2024
8%
ELGIN
Baylor of basketball
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
8%
ELGIN
Baylor of basketball
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
8%
SHOTCLOCK
One is used in basketball but not in hockey
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2024
8%
SHOTCLOCK
One is used in basketball but not in hockey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2024
8%
FOOLSTHEHEAT
Plays a trick on Miami's basketball team?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
8%
FOOLSTHEHEAT
Plays a trick on Miami's basketball team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
8%
USA
Winner of all but three Olympic women's basketball championships: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2024
8%
USA
Winner of all but three Olympic women's basketball championships: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
8%
UCONN
2023 NCAA men's basketball champs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
8%
UCONN
2023 NCAA men's basketball champs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
8%
DENVERNUGGETS
Watching basketball in the Mile High City? Try our ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2024
8%
DENVERNUGGETS
Watching basketball in the Mile High City? Try our ...
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
8%
YAO
Ming who is the tallest player in the basketball Hall of Fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
8%
YAO
Ming who is the tallest player in the basketball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
8%
NERFHOOP
Toy sold with a foam basketball
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2023
8%
NERFHOOP
Toy sold with a foam basketball
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
8%
TIPSIN
Deflects through a basketball rim
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2023
8%
TIPSIN
Deflects through a basketball rim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2023
8%
TARA
Stanford basketball coach VanDerveer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2023
8%
TARA
Stanford basketball coach VanDerveer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2023
8%
POOLTOY
Floating basketball hoop, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2023
8%
POOLTOY
Floating basketball hoop, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
8%
ADOLPH
Legendary Kentucky basketball coach Rupp
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2023
8%
ADOLPH
Legendary Kentucky basketball coach Rupp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2023
8%
ARIA
Operatic showstopper
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2023
8%
ARIA
Operatic showstopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2023
8%
PASSINGLANE
Route to basketball camp?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2023
8%
PASSINGLANE
Route to basketball camp?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
8%
ALLIE
Soccer great Long or basketball great Quigley
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2023
8%
ALLIE
Soccer great Long or basketball great Quigley
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2023
8%
ROUND
Like a basketball
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2023
8%
ROUND
Like a basketball
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2023
8%
DOUBLETEAM
Two-on-one defense strategy in basketball
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
8%
DOUBLETEAM
Two-on-one defense strategy in basketball
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
8%
AIRJORDAN
Big name in basketball sneakers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
8%
AIRJORDAN
Big name in basketball sneakers
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
8%
SHOTAT
Targeted, as a basketball hoop
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
8%
SHOTAT
Targeted, as a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
8%
FOULING
Committing a basketball infraction
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 8, 2023
8%
FOULING
Committing a basketball infraction
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
8%
ABOVETHERIM
*1994 basketball film
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2022
8%
ABOVETHERIM
*1994 basketball film
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2022
8%
SPORTSBARS
Places to take shots while watching basketball
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
8%
SPORTSBARS
Places to take shots while watching basketball
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
8%
BREAKFAST
*Up-court rush in basketball
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2022
8%
BREAKFAST
*Up-court rush in basketball
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
8%
ARCS
Three-point lines in basketball, e.g.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2022
8%
ARCS
Three-point lines in basketball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
8%
BUZZERBEATER
*Dramatic basketball play
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2022
8%
BUZZERBEATER
*Dramatic basketball play
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2022
8%
NELL
Georgia Tech basketball coach Fortner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2022
8%
NELL
Georgia Tech basketball coach Fortner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2022
8%
DREAMTEAMS
The 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball squad and others
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2022
8%
DREAMTEAMS
The 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball squad and others
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2022
8%
TSHIRTCANNON
Top shooter at a basketball game?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2022
8%
TSHIRTCANNON
Top shooter at a basketball game?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2022
8%
PETE
“Pistol” of basketball
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 7, 2021
8%
PETE
“Pistol” of basketball
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
8%
SHOT
Layup or jumper, in basketball
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2021
8%
SHOT
Layup or jumper, in basketball
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2021
8%
DRJ
Four-time pro basketball MVP
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2021
8%
DRJ
Four-time pro basketball MVP
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2021
8%
LOBO
ESPN basketball analyst Rebecca
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2021
8%
LOBO
ESPN basketball analyst Rebecca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2021
8%
KIM
Women's basketball great Mulkey
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2021
8%
KIM
Women's basketball great Mulkey
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2021
8%
EUROSTEP
Tricky basketball footwork named for the continent of its origin
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2021
8%
EUROSTEP
Tricky basketball footwork named for the continent of its origin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
8%
DUNKS
Some basketball game highlights
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 12, 2021
8%
DUNKS
Some basketball game highlights
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 12, 2021
8%
NCAATITLE
One of 11 for the UConn women's basketball team
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2021
8%
NCAATITLE
One of 11 for the UConn women's basketball team
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2021
8%
MASAI
Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations __ Ujiri
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2021
8%
MASAI
Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations __ Ujiri
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
8%
REBOUNDS
Comes back in a basketball game?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2021
8%
REBOUNDS
Comes back in a basketball game?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2021
8%
AERIAL
___ Powers, aptly named women's basketball star
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2021
8%
AERIAL
___ Powers, aptly named women's basketball star
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2021
8%
STUTTER
___ step (basketball feint)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2020
8%
STUTTER
___ step (basketball feint)
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2020
8%
MAKETHESHOT
Drain a basketball three-pointer, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2020
8%
MAKETHESHOT
Drain a basketball three-pointer, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2020
8%
UVA
2019 NCAA men's basketball champions
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2020
8%
UVA
2019 NCAA men's basketball champions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2020
8%
CELTICSCREAMPIE
Concession at a Boston basketball game?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2020
8%
CELTICSCREAMPIE
Concession at a Boston basketball game?
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2020
8%
PRESS
Aggressive defense in basketball
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2020
8%
PRESS
Aggressive defense in basketball
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2020
8%
NOLOOK
Like some basketball passes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2020
8%
NOLOOK
Like some basketball passes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2020
8%
DRIBBLE
Bounce a basketball
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
8%
DRIBBLE
Bounce a basketball
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
8%
SHOOTHOOPS
Play some basketball
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2020
8%
SHOOTHOOPS
Play some basketball
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2020
8%
HOOKSHOT
Graceful, one-handed basketball move
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2020
8%
HOOKSHOT
Graceful, one-handed basketball move
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2020
8%
BOUNCE
Dribble a basketball
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2020
8%
BOUNCE
Dribble a basketball
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2020
8%
CENTURYMARK
A high-scoring basketball team may pass it
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2020
8%
CENTURYMARK
A high-scoring basketball team may pass it
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2020
8%
SENORCENTER
Spanish guy who plays a certain basketball position?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2020
8%
SENORCENTER
Spanish guy who plays a certain basketball position?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2020
8%
PAT
Woman college basketball coach Summitt with an NCAA record 1,098 career wins
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2019
8%
PAT
Woman college basketball coach Summitt with an NCAA record 1,098 career wins
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2019
8%
MEMORY
"Cats" showstopper
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 9, 2019
8%
MEMORY
"Cats" showstopper
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 9, 2019
8%
FLOP
Intentional fall, in basketball
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2018
8%
FLOP
Intentional fall, in basketball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2018
8%
ADELAIDESLAMENT
"Guys and Dolls" showstopper
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2018
8%
ADELAIDESLAMENT
"Guys and Dolls" showstopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2018
8%
NIKE
Maker of LeBron 15 basketball shoes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2018
8%
NIKE
Maker of LeBron 15 basketball shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2018
1%
RIMS
Two basketballs can't quite fit through them, generally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
1%
RIMS
Two basketballs can't quite fit through them, generally
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
SPHERES
Baseballs and basketballs, but not rugby balls
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2024
1%
SPHERES
Baseballs and basketballs, but not rugby balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
1%
CELTIC
Boston basketballer
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 21, 2024
1%
CELTIC
Boston basketballer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
1%
ABES
Hollywood's Vigoda and basketball's Saperstein
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2022
1%
ABES
Hollywood's Vigoda and basketball's Saperstein
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Basketball showstopper" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 94 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALLEYOOP (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Basketball showstopper"?
The best answer for "Basketball showstopper" is ALLEYOOP with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Basketball showstopper" been used as a crossword clue?
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It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 16, 2021.