Basket attempt that goes nowhere near the rim (2 wds.) Crossword Clue

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Basket attempt that goes nowhere near the rim (2 wds.) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BASKET (noun)
1. horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
2. a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
NOWHERE (noun)
1. an insignificant place

Hint 2: Anagram

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BARILLA

More Daily Pop Crossword (8/29/2026) Answers

Across

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13. Mischievous child

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26. Clarinet cousin

28. Rapper with the debut album "Rhyme Pays" (Hyph.)

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