What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fancy one-handed basketball shot" from October 6, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fancy one-handed basketball shot”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 6, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

FINGERROLL

Letters10

Starts withF

Ends withL

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 6, 202510 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fancy one-handed basketball shot” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 6, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with F and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fancy one-handed basketball shot” clue?+

The answer is FINGERROLL (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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