“Makes a return that hits the net?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EFILES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Makes a return that hits the net?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.