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pick six
What does pick six mean?
A defensive play in which a player intercepts a pass ('pick') and returns it to the end zone for a touchdown (worth six points).
"The cornerback jumped the route and took it back for a pick six."
Origin
American football slang combining 'pick' (interception) and 'six' (points for a touchdown).
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'pick six' in football?
A pick six is an interception that the defender returns all the way to the end zone for a touchdown.
Why is it called a 'pick six'?
'Pick' is slang for an interception and 'six' refers to the six points a touchdown is worth, so the two combine into 'pick six.'
How many points is a pick six worth?
The touchdown itself is worth six points, plus the chance at an extra point or two-point conversion afterward.
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