Tennis do-over, in a way

Answer:

ROULETTE

Hint:

Think of a French term used in tennis when a serve hits the net but is still playable, sharing its name with a famous casino game.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the word "let" in tennis, which is called when a serve hits the net but is replayed. "Do-over" hints at the French word "re-" (meaning again), combined with "let" to form "roulette." The answer isn’t about the gambling game but a clever twist on the tennis term, blending language and sports.

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General solving tip

Words like 'said,' 'reportedly,' or 'sounds like' point to homophones—an answer that sounds like another word or phrase. Read the clue aloud in your head.

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