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| 2 | 31% | 3 | Foul ball catcher behind home plate | |
| 3 | 28% | 9 | Object of the game is to score points by caroming the cue ball off both the object ball and the opponent's cue ball | |
Ball Catcher Behind A Catcher Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BACKSTOP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKSTOP
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BACKSTOP" which means:
- noun
- • (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
- • (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field
- • A precaution in case of an emergency verb
- • Act as a backstop
An example sentence would be:
- • "The government has put in place a financial backstop to support struggling businesses."
- • "The net behind the goal is used as a backstop to catch any wayward shots."
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| New York Times23 Jul 2007 | Across 28 | |
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