| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TEE | Thing frequently hit by drivers |
| PIN | Thing hit by a bowling ball |
| ALOVE | "It's ... Thing" (1981 hit by the Whispers) |
| HEADPIN | First thing usually hit by a bowling ball |
| GRANDSLAM | Thing hit 23 times by Alex Rodriguez (very strong connection; i.e., a not-at-all contrived phrase) |
