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Updated June 2026
A team sport where players try to score points by throwing a ball through a raised hoop. The ball used in this sport.
“Basketball is one of the most popular sports in North America.”
/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/
bas·ket·ball
10-letter word; too long for standard Wordle
Worth 18 points; contains valuable K and double B with double L
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