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noun • a basketball shot that bounces off of the backboard before passing through the hoop | ||||
| 41% | 7 | A shot in basketball that is made by bouncing the ball off the backboard and into the net | ||
noun • an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal | ||||
| 41% | 7 | To bounce a basketball off the backboard for a second shot | ||
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Basketball Attempt That Uses The Backboard
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BANKSHOT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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BANKSHOT
Updated: November 29, 2025
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