Crossword clue
“Basketball position for a team's tallest player, usually: Abbr.”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
CTRLetters3
Starts withC
Ends withR
Vowels0
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Basketball position for a team's tallest player, usually: Abbr.” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 10, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Basketball position for a team's tallest player, usually: Abbr.” clue?+
The answer is CTR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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