| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ENTRANT | Contest player |
| LASTUP | Like the final player in a contest |
| SPUDWEBB | Shortest player to win the NBA Slam Dunk contest |
| substituting | Replace (a sports player) with a substitute during a contest |
| substituted | Replace (a sports player) with a substitute during a contest |
| internationals | A player who has taken part in such a game or contest |
| playing | Compete against (another player or team) in an athletic match or contest |
