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Clue: "Get rid of the ball, in a way"
"Get rid of the ball, in a way" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 1 time.
Possible answer
PUNT
Likely related crossword puzzle clues
Kick
Give up (on)
Defer for now
Football kick
Fourth-down play
Give up, slangily
Fourth down option
Throw in the towel
Admit defeat, in a way
Fourth-and-long option
Bad choice on first down
Give up, at least for now
Common play on fourth down
Defer a decision, informally
Abandon one's efforts, informally
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Recent usage in crossword puzzles
New York Times -
January 20, 2021