Crossword clue

“Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BRICK
Letters5
Starts withB
Ends withK
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Badly missed jump shot, in hoops slang” clue?+

The answer is BRICK (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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