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Defensive basketball tactic

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 17, 2018 Answers

The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword published on April 17, 2018 contains the clue "Defensive basketball tactic". According to our crossword solution database, there are 153 possible answers. PRESS (5 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.

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153 Other Potential Answers

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PRESS
Defensive basketball tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2018
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REACHIN
Defensive basketball foul
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
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FASTBREAK
Basketball tactic ... and a hint to four puzzle rows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2020
5%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
5%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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PLANA
First-choice tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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NET
Part of a basketball hoop
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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ISOS
Plays that create one-on-one scoring opportunities, in basketball shorthand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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ATEAM
Starting five in basketball, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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ARENA
Pro basketball venue
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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NIKES
Certain basketball shoes
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
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BOUNCEPASS
Potential basketball assist that hits the floor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
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NETS
Team whose logo is a basketball with a B
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
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POSTUP
Prepare for a pass, in basketball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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SCARE
___ tactic (strategy that induces fear)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
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SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
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TOPSPIN
Tennis tactic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
5%
DECOY
Diversionary tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
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EUROCUP
Annual basketball contest on the Continent
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
5%
KIDDDRIBBLES
Jason bounces the basketball?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
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ADOPE
“Rope- —” (Ali ring tactic)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
5%
CAITLINCLARK
Record-setting NCAA basketball star who plays for the 7-Down
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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TEAMSPORT
Soccer or basketball
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
5%
THREEPOINTERS
Deep throws in basketball ... or what the answers to this puzzle's starred clues comprise?
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
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NOHUDDLE
Football tactic for fast-paced offense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
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MARQUEE
*NCAA basketball powerhouse in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
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SMOKESCREEN
Deceptive tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
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LACED
Like most basketball shoes
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
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MARCHMADNESS
NCAA basketball tournament nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
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STAT
Win shares in basketball, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
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TALL
Like many basketball centers
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
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SHOOTINGSTARS
Olympic basketball team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
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SAFETYPIN
Custom brooch for a defensive back in the NFL?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
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CORI
UCLA women's basketball coach ___ Close
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
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PLOY
Clever tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2024
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DUNK
Action with a basketball or a cookie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
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LAYUP
Short-range basketball shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2024
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GENO
UConn basketball coach Auriemma
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2024
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ELGIN
Baylor of basketball
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
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SHOTCLOCK
One is used in basketball but not in hockey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2024
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FOOLSTHEHEAT
Plays a trick on Miami's basketball team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
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FASTBALL
Pitcher’s tactic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
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USA
Winner of all but three Olympic women's basketball championships: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
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UCONN
2023 NCAA men's basketball champs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
5%
DENVERNUGGETS
Watching basketball in the Mile High City? Try our ...
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
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YAO
Ming who is the tallest player in the basketball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
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NERFHOOP
Toy sold with a foam basketball
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
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ENDRUN
Evasive football tactic
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
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TIPSIN
Deflects through a basketball rim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2023
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TARA
Stanford basketball coach VanDerveer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2023
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POOLTOY
Floating basketball hoop, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
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ADOLPH
Legendary Kentucky basketball coach Rupp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2023
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ALLEYOOP
Showy basketball maneuver
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2023
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END
One may be tight or defensive
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
5%
MUDSLINGING
Smear campaign tactic
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
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PASSINGLANE
Route to basketball camp?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
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ALLIE
Soccer great Long or basketball great Quigley
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2023
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NOSEGUARD
*Middle defensive lineman
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2023
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ROUND
Like a basketball
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2023
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DOUBLETEAM
Two-on-one defense strategy in basketball
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
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THREAT
Blackmail tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2023
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FOULING
Committing a basketball infraction
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
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AIRJORDAN
Big name in basketball sneakers
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
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SHOTAT
Targeted, as a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2023
5%
PARLAY
Betting tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2022
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ABOVETHERIM
*1994 basketball film
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2022
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SPORTSBARS
Places to take shots while watching basketball
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
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BREAKFAST
*Up-court rush in basketball
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
5%
REFI
Interest-lowering tactic, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2022
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ARCS
Three-point lines in basketball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2022
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BUZZERBEATER
*Dramatic basketball play
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2022
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NELL
Georgia Tech basketball coach Fortner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2022
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DREAMTEAMS
The 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball squad and others
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2022
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SACKS
Stats for NFL defensive linemen
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2022
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ATTACKAD
Smear campaign tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2022
5%
TSHIRTCANNON
Top shooter at a basketball game?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2022
5%
PETE
“Pistol” of basketball
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
5%
GOALLINES
Sites of defensive stands
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
5%
SIEGE
Battle tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2021
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SHOT
Layup or jumper, in basketball
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2021
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DRJ
Four-time pro basketball MVP
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2021
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LOBO
ESPN basketball analyst Rebecca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2021
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KIM
Women's basketball great Mulkey
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2021
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EUROSTEP
Tricky basketball footwork named for the continent of its origin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
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ACQUISITION
Corporate expansion tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
5%
RAID
Law enforcement tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2021
5%
DUNKS
Some basketball game highlights
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 12, 2021
5%
NCAATITLE
One of 11 for the UConn women's basketball team
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2021
5%
SMEAR
Dishonest campaign tactic
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2021
5%
MASAI
Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations __ Ujiri
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
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REBOUNDS
Comes back in a basketball game?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2021
5%
CFS
Middle defensive players in baseball: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2021
5%
AERIAL
___ Powers, aptly named women's basketball star
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2021
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STUTTER
___ step (basketball feint)
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2020
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STAKEOUT
Surveillance tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2020
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MAKETHESHOT
Drain a basketball three-pointer, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2020
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JJWATT
Renowned defensive end for the Texans
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2020
5%
UVA
2019 NCAA men's basketball champions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2020
5%
SUH
NFL defensive end Ndamukong __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2020
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WAITINGGAME
Patient person’s tactic
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 15, 2020
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CELTICSCREAMPIE
Concession at a Boston basketball game?
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2020
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NOLOOK
Like some basketball passes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2020
5%
DRIBBLE
Bounce a basketball
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
5%
LOCKOUT
Labor dispute tactic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 31, 2020
5%
SHOOTHOOPS
Play some basketball
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2020
5%
HOOKSHOT
Graceful, one-handed basketball move
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2020
5%
TRIPLEPLAY
*Diamond defensive rarity
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2020
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BOUNCE
Dribble a basketball
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2020
5%
CENTURYMARK
A high-scoring basketball team may pass it
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2020
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ROBOCALL
Telemarketing tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2020
5%
SENORCENTER
Spanish guy who plays a certain basketball position?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2020
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ENDPLAY
Bridge game tactic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 10, 2019
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PASSPLAY
Football tactic involving a throw
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2019
5%
SPEEDTRAP
Limit-enforcing tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2019
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POWERCUT
Energy-saving tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2019
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COLDCALL
Telemarketer's tactic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 12, 2019
5%
MASSE
Pool tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2019
5%
PAT
Woman college basketball coach Summitt with an NCAA record 1,098 career wins
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2019
5%
FLAMETROLLING
Provocative social media tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2018
1%
RUSES
Sly tactics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
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RIMS
Two basketballs can't quite fit through them, generally
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
SPHERES
Baseballs and basketballs, but not rugby balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
1%
SPOOKYSEASON
Time for scare tactics?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2024
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STOOPTO
Employ, as dirty tactics
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
1%
SMEARS
Campaign tactics
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
1%
CELTIC
Boston basketballer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
1%
PSY
—OPs (CIA tactics)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
1%
FORKS
Multipronged chess tactics
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2023
1%
OPS
Special __: commando tactics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2023
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ABES
Hollywood's Vigoda and basketball's Saperstein
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2022
1%
DRAGNETS
Some police tactics
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 26, 2022
1%
PLOYS
Cunning tactics
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
1%
SMEARING
Using questionable campaign tactics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2022
1%
STALLS
Uses delaying tactics
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2022
1%
PLANS
Thinks tactically
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2022
1%
ENDRUNS
Evasive tactics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2021
1%
PARSE
Analyze syntactically
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2021
1%
DROPSHOTS
Tennis tactics
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 23, 2021
1%
COLDCALLS
Telemarketing tactics
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
1%
SWATTEAMS
Elite tactical units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2021
1%
MINDGAMES
Manipulative psychological tactics
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2020
1%
STALLED
Used delaying tactics
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2020
1%
HEADGAMES
Psychological tactics
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 3, 2020
1%
BIGLIES
Propaganda tactics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2020
1%
STONEWALL
Use delaying tactics
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 3, 2019
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REARUP
Rise defensively on two legs, as a horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2019

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We found 1 exact solution and 153 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PRESS (5 letters).
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The best answer for "Defensive basketball tactic" is PRESS with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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