The answer to the crossword for the term 'HOOPS THREE-POINT LINE, E.G.' is ARC, which stands for 'ARC of a three-point line'. This term is used in basketball to refer to the curved line that marks the area from which a player can shoot a three-point shot. The three-point line is located at a distance of 6.75 meters (22 feet) from the basket. Players must be behind the line when shooting a three-pointer in order to score three points.