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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • spin (usually of a moving ball) that retards or reverses the forward motion | ||||
| 43% | 12 | This tennis player's mother was a professional tennis player as well | ||
noun • outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952) | ||||
| 36% | 5 | German tennis player Tommy nicknamed 'Tennis Tommy' | ||
noun • a city in the Saxony region of Germany on the Saale River; a member of the Hanseatic League during the 13th and 14th centuries | ||||
Something Created By Tennis Player Perhaps Supports Leg
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BACKSPIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKSPIN
Updated: September 1, 2025
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