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Target in basketball (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hoop

(Other definitions for hoop that I've seen before include "Wood, metal or plastic band" , "Circlet" , "Large ring" , "round during dance" , "Metal ring for croquet and basketball" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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