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NYT Daily ? September 10, 2025

Dallas baller

Answer:

MAV

Hint:

This NBA team shares its name with a lone star and plays home games at the American Airlines Center.

Explanation:

"Dallas baller" refers to a player from the Dallas Mavericks, the NBA team based in Dallas. The term "baller" is slang for a basketball player, and "Mav" is a common short form of "Mavericks." The answer is abbreviated to just three letters, which is typical for crossword puzzles where brevity is key.

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