Crossword clue
“Area inside the free-throw line, in basketball slang”
This clue appeared as 19-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PAINTLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Area inside the free-throw line, in basketball slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025 as 19-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Area inside the free-throw line, in basketball slang” clue?+
The answer is PAINT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
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