Need a basketball star on the team? Look for Air ___, the golden retriever who excels at slam dunks in the eponymous 1997 film

3 letters30 AcrossLast seen June 23, 2026

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Answer

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About this clue

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Need a basketball star on the team? Look for Air ___, the golden retriever who excels at slam dunks in the eponymous 1997 film" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is BUD, a 3-letter word that appeared as 30 Across in the puzzle dated June 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Need a basketball star on the team? Look for Air ___, the golden retriever who excels at slam dunks in the eponymous 1997 film" have?
The answer has 3 letters: BUD.
When did 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" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on June 23, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the June 23, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for June 23, 2026.
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