In football, an interception returned for a touchdown, worth six points to the defensive team.
Compound of 'pick' (slang for interception, from 'picking off' a pass) and 'six' (points scored for a touchdown). Modern football slang that emerged as interception returns became more celebrated.
The pick-six is football's ultimate momentum killer and creator - in one play, a team loses possession and gives up six points, a 14-point swing that can instantly change games and break quarterbacks' confidence!
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