“Area inside the free-throw line, in basketball slang” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PAINT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Area inside the free-throw line, in basketball slang”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 14, 2025, where it runs at 19 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.