The crossword solution for the term 'MINOR STROKE' is 'PUTT'. Putt is a golf stroke in which the ball is hit with a putter, a club specifically designed for short, low-power strokes. It is used to get the ball into the hole on the green. Putts are usually made from a distance of less than 10 feet and require precise control of the club head. Putts are the most common stroke used in golf and are often the deciding factor in a round.