In basketball, what do you call a score made from behind the three-point line?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: easy
Hint: It's worth three points.
Answer
A three-pointer
Explanation
A shot made from beyond the three-point line in basketball scores three points.
This is an easy sports riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A three-pointer.
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