Answer:

fumble

Answer	Crossword Clue
FUMBLE	Drop the ball
FUMBLE	Football flub
FUMBLE	Back drop?

FUMBLE	Mishandle.
FUMBLE	Gridiron mishap
FUMBLE	Mishandle
FUMBLE	Flub
FUMBLE	Clumsily drop

Crossword

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