Hoops great Shaq Crossword Clue

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Hoops great Shaq Crossword Answer

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HOOPS (noun)
1. a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
GREAT (adjective)
1. in an advanced stage of pregnancy
2. of major significance or importance
GREAT (noun)
1. a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field

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