Bring home

NET

["Hint: *It's what you might score in basketball or use to catch fish.*\n\nThis hint points to the contexts where \"net\" is commonly used, helping the solver connect the idea of \"bringing home\" to the answer without directly stating it."]

The clue "Bring home" leads to the answer "NET" through a figurative interpretation. In the context of sports, particularly basketball or fishing, to "bring home" can mean to successfully score or catch something, which is metaphorically bringing it "home." In basketball, a successful shot through the hoop is often referred to as "netting" the ball, because the ball goes through the net. Similarly, in fishing, catching a fish involves bringing it into your net. Therefore, "NET" is a fitting answer for the clue "Bring home."