touchdown
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In American football, a touchdown is the primary method of scoring, worth six points. It occurs when a player legally possesses the ball and crosses the opponent's goal line, or when a pass is completed in the end zone. This action signifies a significant advance toward the opponent's goal and is a key objective for the offensive team. The game is played on a field with end zones, and teams aim to score by advancing the ball into these zones or by kicking a field goal.123
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