Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think about what supports a slam dunk.
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???? are the circular metal parts of a basketball hoop that hold the net.
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The clue refers to basketball players, often called 'hoopsters,' who play with basketball hoops. The 'rim' is the metal ring of a basketball hoop, which players might hang on to during a dunk.
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Crater edges, Glasses sans glass, Lens holders, Eyeglasses parts, Parts of eyeglass frames
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The answer to “Hoopsters might hang on to them” in the New York Times puzzle December 4 2025 is RIMS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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