The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word DEKE which also is the latest solution we found used in King Syndicate in 2007.
Hockey ploy crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEKE | 80 % | 4 |
| ICING | 20 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hockey ploy
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- icing
- assist
- pass
- arena
- backhand
- ball
- breakaway
- center
- clear
- close
- cover
- covers
Crossword Answer definitions
DEKE noun- A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
- As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
- A quick detour.
- To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
- To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
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