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The Clue

Basketball, informally (5 letter answer)

The Answer

HOOPS

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Notes

The answer HOOPS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.

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Definition

HOOPS as a noun:

1. (basketball, basketball game, hoops) = 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

HOOP as a noun:

1. a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
2. (hoop, ring) = a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"
3. (wicket, hoop) = a small arch used as croquet equipment
4. (basket, basketball hoop, hoop) = horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball

HOOP as a verb:

1. bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats"