Need a basketball star on the team? Look for Air ___, the golden retriever who excels at slam dunks in the eponymous 1997 film
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The clue “Need a basketball star on the team? Look for Air ___, the golden retriever who excels at slam dunks in the eponymous 1997 film” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on June 23, 2026, where it appeared as 30 Across. The solution is BUD — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square across entry in the grid.
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