Crossword clue
“Basketball official”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
REFLetters3
Starts withR
Ends withF
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Basketball official” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 20, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with F.
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What is the answer to the “Basketball official” clue?+
The answer is REF (3 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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