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Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)

Last seen in Universal Crossword April 15, 2020 Answers

The crossword clue "Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from April 15, 2020. We've gathered 185 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is HARDGROUNDER (12 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.

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HARDGROUNDER
Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2020
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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OVAL
Cricket field shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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SEER
Crystal ball gazer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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YARN
Knitter's ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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SETI
Alien-seeking field: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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TEE
Rugby ball prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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QUEERTHEORY
Academic field for Judith Butler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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MOW
Take the field?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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FIST
Hand ball?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
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GOALNET
Mesh on a field
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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RBI
Result of advancing in the field?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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KICK
Punt or field goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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REFREFERENCE
Color commentator's remark about a zebra on the field?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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PADDY
Rice field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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LAW
Attorney's field
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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REALTY
"Million Dollar Listing" field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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ERR
Drop the ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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LOWPITCH
Thrown ball that might elicit a cry of "Ball!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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ALAMO
San Antonio field trip destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BATON
Track and field handout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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TREA
Phillies All-Star shortstop Turner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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COORS
Sponsor of the Rockies' home field
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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ARC
Path of a fly ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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OAK
Tree with tough wood
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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SCIENCE
Bill Nye's field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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AURA
Psychic energy field
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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HIGHEARTHORB
Crystal ball consulted atop Mount Everest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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ORB
Crystal ball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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FORE
"Golf ball incoming!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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AIR
Yoga ball filler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
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PLAYAREAS
Spots for ball pits
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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BLOWIT
Drop the ball
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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WEIRDOS
Goofballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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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MOES
Springfield watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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ORBS
Space balls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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STARS
Great balls of fire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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NATS
D.C. ballplayers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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VIRGINIAHAMS
*Dry-cured meats from Smithfield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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BATS
Softball clubs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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UMPS
Baseball officials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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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ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson airport code
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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ASA
Butterfield of "Sex Education"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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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NOD
Assent nonverbally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
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DOUG
Football coach Pederson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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OTTO
Springfield Elementary bus driver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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CROWHOP
Flightless migration in a cornfield?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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WELT
Paintball injury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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ERE
Before, in classic ballads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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MIKE
Angels outfielder Trout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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HIGHJUMPS
Some track-and-field attempts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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NET
Pickleball barrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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VOTE
Cast a ballot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
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DUNK
Basketball stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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IAMS
Brand with TV ads featuring Garfield
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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GAINS
Advances, in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
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LASAGNA
Garfield's favorite food
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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ODIE
Slobbery character in "Garfield"
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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WAD
Spitball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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PASSES
Football throws
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious designs in fields
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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COLT
Indianapolis footballer
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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ESPN
College football channel
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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MRBURNS
Owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
DINGALINGS
Screwballs
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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SNO
Hostess ___balls
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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YARD
Football unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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KIT
Footballer's uniform
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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POP
Burst, as a balloon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
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CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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ARMORED
Like much battlefield equipment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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SHAGS
Catches fly balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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SET
Division of a volleyball match
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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HOMERS
Four-baggers in baseball
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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SEAM
Baseball gripping aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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EYRE
Thornfield governess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
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THERAMS
Los Angeles football team
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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NETS
Beach volleyball dividers
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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PEE
All-Star baseball player ___ Wee Reese
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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YAO
Basketball great Ming
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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INSIDE
__ baseball: esoteric knowledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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MITT
Baseball glove
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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LEGWARMERS
*Woolen garments for ballet dancers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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OHTANI
Shohei of baseball
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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ANGELS
"___ in the Outfield" (film featuring Anaheim's baseball team)
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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SAFE
Infield call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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MAKEASPLASH
Do a cannonball, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
END
Baseball : inning :: curling : __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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TACKLEBOXING
Sport that combines football and sparring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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PET
Garfield, for Jon Arbuckle
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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AGEE
Outfielder Tommie in the Mets Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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MRRED
Cincinnati baseball mascot
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ANGIE
1973 Rolling Stones ballad
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
VOIT
Big name in volleyballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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CAMO
Paintball garb, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
HITS
Attacks, in volleyball
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
JON
"Garfield Minus Garfield" character
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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ASH
Traditional baseball bat wood
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
GLOVE
Baseball fielder's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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IKEA
Where to get meatballs and sofas
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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ALYSSA
Basketball gold medalist ___ Thomas
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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PERFECTPITCH
Pro baseball player's strike?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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GOLDENSPIKE
Pro volleyball player's smash?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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GIANTS
San Francisco baseball team
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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ATOMIC
___ Fireball (spicy candy)
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
SWING
Attempt to hit a baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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ONEAL
Basketball great Shaquille
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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DOWN
One of four in football
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
ARCTICSPHERE
*Snowball?
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Turn on offense in baseball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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STATS
Data on baseball cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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GRIT
Mental toughness
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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EMO
American Football genre
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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BLOWNUP
Like beach balls and bouncy castles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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MAKEASTAND
Relentlessly protect the line on the battlefield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 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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AXIAL
Like a baseball bat's symmetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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SPLAT
Water balloon sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
MRMET
New York mascot with a baseball for a head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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JETER
2020 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Derek
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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WAGNER
Honus whose baseball card is one of the rarest and most expensive in the world
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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ASTRO
Houston baseballer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
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ACME
Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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SLO
__-pitch softball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025

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How many possible solutions does "Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HARDGROUNDER (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)"?
The best answer for "Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)" is HARDGROUNDER with 12 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tough ball for a shortstop to field (1 to 5)" 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 April 15, 2020.
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