Shaq of the NBA crossword clue

Answer
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ONEAL

ONEAL — the 5-letter solution to “Shaq of the NBA”, entered at 33 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 29, 2022.

About this clue

“Shaq of the NBA” appeared as 33 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 29, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 11 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 11, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
33 Across
Times seen
11

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Shaq of the NBA”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, January 29, 2022, the answer to “Shaq of the NBA” is ONEAL — 5 letters, entered at 33 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Shaq of the NBA” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ONEAL, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with O.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.