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Prepares to shoot a basket

Last seen in Universal Crossword October 8, 2021 Answers

The clue "Prepares to shoot a basket" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on October 8, 2021. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 131 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, AIMS (4 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.

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131 Other Potential Answers

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AIMS
Prepares to shoot a basket
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2021
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RATS
"Aw, shoot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
STEAM
Cook in a basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
CREEL
Fishing basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
BUSHEL
Orchard basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
DARNIT
"Well, shoot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
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PICNIC
Meal packed in a basket
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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LAYUP
Easy basket
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
IRRS
Bargain basket items, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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PAR
Something to shoot for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
CESTA
Jai alai basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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STEM
Asparagus stalk or bamboo shoot
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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BETTHERANCH
Put all of one's eggs in one basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
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BACKBOARD
Support for a basket ... or what combines with either word in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
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POSED
Participated in a Vogue shoot
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
HAMPER
Laundry basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
5%
EGGS
Easter basket items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
5%
DATABREACH
Situation that a cybersecurity manager prepares for
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
5%
BIATHLON
Sport in which skiers shoot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
AIM
Prepare to shoot a bow
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
5%
WNBA
League in which some players shoot for the Sky: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
5%
WOVEN
Like a rug or a wicker basket
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
5%
PEEP
Easter basket treat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
5%
TIPIN
Easy basket
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 30, 2024
5%
DANG
"Aw shoot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
5%
PEAR
Fruit in a holiday basket
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2024
5%
THREESACROWD
*Promo for long-range basket shooters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2024
5%
MODEL
Strike poses at a photo shoot, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
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SHOT
Attempted to make a basket
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2024
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PEARS
Fruit basket fruits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 22, 2024
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ASSIST
Pass that leads directly to a basket
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2023
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POSE
It's struck at a photo shoot
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2023
5%
HOTAIRBALLOON
Ride with a basket
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
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STEAMS
Cooks in a bamboo basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
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BREAD
Word before "pudding" or "basket"
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
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DARN
"Aw, shoot"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2023
5%
PARKERHOUSEROLL
*Buttery choice in a bread basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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LOOFA
Part of a bath set gift basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
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ICESIT
Scores the game-winning basket, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2023
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AWDARN
"Oh, shoot!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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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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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 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
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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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CLAYPIGEON
Trapshooting target
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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CREELS
Angler baskets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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SECT
Religious offshoot
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
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NET
Part of a basketball hoop
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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CINEMA
Field that involves shooting stars?
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
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
1%
BOUNCEPASS
Potential basketball assist that hits the floor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
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SECTS
Religious offshoots
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
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TECHS
Computer troubleshooters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
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REACHIN
Defensive basketball foul
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 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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EMO
Punk offshoot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
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SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
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CAMERACREW
They're sometimes shooting stars
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
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OTS
Periods before soccer shootouts, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
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POSTUP
Prepare for a pass, in basketball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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CANNON
Big shooter
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
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SKEET
Type of trapshooting
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
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ARROW
Straight shooter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
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HOPI
Southwestern tribe known for coiled basketry
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
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SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
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SNIPER
Skilled shooter
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
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EUROCUP
Annual basketball contest on the Continent
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
1%
KIDDDRIBBLES
Jason bounces the basketball?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
1%
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
1%
THREEPOINTERS
Deep throws in basketball ... or what the answers to this puzzle's starred clues comprise?
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
1%
MARQUEE
*NCAA basketball powerhouse in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
1%
LACED
Like most basketball shoes
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
1%
MARCHMADNESS
NCAA basketball tournament nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
DECO
Style with a Streamline Moderne offshoot, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2024
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ONIONROLLS
Deli basketful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2024
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STAT
Win shares in basketball, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
1%
TALL
Like many basketball centers
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
1%
SHOOTINGSTARS
Olympic basketball team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
1%
RIMS
Two basketballs can't quite fit through them, generally
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
CAMS
Vid shooters
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
1%
SPHERES
Baseballs and basketballs, but not rugby balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
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CORI
UCLA women's basketball coach ___ Close
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
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DUNK
Action with a basketball or a cookie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
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GENO
UConn basketball coach Auriemma
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2024
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ARROWFOCUS
Bow shooter’s attention?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
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ERRINGCAMERA
*Not-very-straight shooter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 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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RAW
Like oyster shooters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
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WOVE
Made baskets
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
1%
FOOLSTHEHEAT
Plays a trick on Miami's basketball team?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
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SUM
Dim __: cuisine often served in steamer baskets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 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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CELTIC
Boston basketballer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
1%
UCONN
2023 NCAA men's basketball champs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
1%
DENVERNUGGETS
Watching basketball in the Mile High City? Try our ...
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
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SCION
Offshoot
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
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BAMBOO
Sustainable crop with shoots
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
1%
YAO
Ming who is the tallest player in the basketball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
1%
NERFHOOP
Toy sold with a foam basketball
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
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TEDX
"Ideas worth spreading" offshoot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2023
1%
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
1%
POOLTOY
Floating basketball hoop, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
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FILMSETS
Scenes of a lot of shooting
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 4, 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
1%
CAMERA
Studio shooter
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 12, 2023
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ONEALL
Possible score before a penalty shootout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2023
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CROSSBOW
Certain arrow shooter
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2023
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AMMO
Peas, for a peashooter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 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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SCRATCH
Like a golfer who usually shoots around par
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 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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ROLL
Breadbasket item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
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SPRIGS
Parsley shoots
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2023
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NBA
Org. with shooting stars?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 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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How many possible solutions does "Prepares to shoot a basket" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 131 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AIMS (4 letters).
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The best answer for "Prepares to shoot a basket" is AIMS with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Prepares to shoot a basket" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 8, 2021.
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