Dunks is a term used to describe a type of basketball shot in which the player jumps up and throws the ball down through the hoop. The term can also be used to describe other types of shots, such as those involving a dunk tank or a dunking booth. The crossword solutions for the term DUNKS include SLAMS (5 letters), IMMERSES (8 letters), DIPS (4 letters), and SOPS (4 letters). SLAMS refers to a forceful throw of the ball into the hoop, while IMMERSES implies a more graceful, arcing shot. DIPS and SOPS are both terms used to describe a shot in which the ball is thrown down from a lower height than a slam or an immerse.