six points

One touchdown's worth

Six points is a phrase from basketball referring to the value of two successful three-point shots, or three successful two-point shots.

In American football, it's the value of a touchdown before the extra point attempt.

The phrase sometimes appears in Jewish contexts referring to the six points of the Star of David.

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field goal · two points · safety · no score · three-pointer

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No score recorded

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G