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“Basketball target”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Basketball target”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, December 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter P
H ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H O O P

The answer to “Basketball target” is HOOP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Basketball target” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HOOP — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with P.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Basketball target”

What is the answer to “Basketball target” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOOP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, December 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Basketball target”?

The answer HOOP contains 4 letters.

Was “Basketball target” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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