Part of a basketball hoop Crossword Clue

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Part of a basketball hoop Crossword Answer

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NET

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(noun)
1. the top edge of a vessel or other container
2. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
(verb)
1. furnish with a rim
2. roll around the rim of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BASKETBALL (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
2. an inflated ball used in playing basketball
PART (noun)
1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
2. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
PART (adverb)
1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
PART (verb)
1. discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
2. force, take, or pull apart

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

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Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MIR

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