Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DROPSHOT

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What does DROPSHOT mean?

DROPSHOT noun
  1. In sports such as badminton, squash, tennis and volleyball, a lightly-struck shot that just lands into play.
  2. In first-person shooters, the act of quickly switching from a standing position to a prone position while shooting at an opponent.

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