three-pointer
noun
three-point·er
ˈthrē-ˈpȯin-tər 
: a basketball shot or field goal from beyond the three-point line
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Then when Higgins beat the halftime buzzer with a three-pointer from half-court, the Patriots' advantage was 27-21.
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Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Colin Okoth buried six three-pointers, registering a career-high 23 points as Malden (3-5) rolled to a 58-41 victory over Revere in the Greater Boston League.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
After his team’s latest defensive meltdown, Cronin said that his players needed to stay in front of their man to help mitigate the Bruins’ issues with help defense and slow rotations that are giving up open three-pointers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The Warriors went on to win the game 120-113 behind 31 points from Curry, including a major three-pointer in the final minute of the game.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Colin Okoth buried six three-pointers, registering a career-high 23 points as Malden (3-5) rolled to a 58-41 victory over Revere in the Greater Boston League.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
After his team’s latest defensive meltdown, Cronin said that his players needed to stay in front of their man to help mitigate the Bruins’ issues with help defense and slow rotations that are giving up open three-pointers.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The Warriors went on to win the game 120-113 behind 31 points from Curry, including a major three-pointer in the final minute of the game.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Three-pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-pointer. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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