NYT Alley oops? Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 13, 2024
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Updated Jul 13, 2024
Alley oops? NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Alley oops? NYT for the 13 July 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 13 letters. Start with S and end with T, and the possible solutions are SCRIPOPHILIST,SUBDEPARTMENT,SEVENTENSPLIT.
The answer is SEVENTENSPLIT.
"Alley oops?" in the New York Times crossword puzzle cleverly plays on the term "alley-oop," typically associated with basketball. However, in the context of bowling, "alley" refers to a bowling alley. The phrase "oops" indicates a mistake or challenging situation.
Therefore, the correct answer, "SEVENTENSPLIT," refers to one of the most difficult shots in bowling, where the 7 and 10 pins are left standing on opposite sides of the lane, making it a tricky split to convert. This play on words merges the themes of sports and challenges.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 13, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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