Slam dunk or layup Crossword Clue

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Slam dunk or layup Crossword Answer

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(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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DUNK (verb)
1. dip into a liquid while eating
2. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
DUNK (noun)
1. a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
LAYUP (noun)
1. a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)

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