playmaker
noun
play·mak·er
ˈplā-ˌmā-kər 
: a player who leads the offense for a team (as in basketball or hockey)
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Ewers will benefit greatly from playmakers such as Jaylen Waddle as well as De’Von Achane.
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Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
In a post-game interview, Minshew spoke about filling in for the injured playmaker, and praised the quarterback for his drive and dedication to the sport, and his team.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik said Thursday that Coker’s recent improvement has given head coach Dave Canales and himself an extra playmaker to focus on in the aerial attack.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The playmaker Purdy needs to be for the San Francisco offense to thrive just wasn't there.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
In a post-game interview, Minshew spoke about filling in for the injured playmaker, and praised the quarterback for his drive and dedication to the sport, and his team.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik said Thursday that Coker’s recent improvement has given head coach Dave Canales and himself an extra playmaker to focus on in the aerial attack.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The playmaker Purdy needs to be for the San Francisco offense to thrive just wasn't there.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Playmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playmaker. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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