Throws a Hail Mary pass, in football (2 wds.) Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football
HAIL (verb)
1. praise vociferously
2. be a native of
HAIL (noun)
1. enthusiastic greeting
2. many objects thrown forcefully through the air

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