Crossword clue

“Sport with striking and grappling, for short”

This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

MMA

Letters3

Starts withM

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 2, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sport with striking and grappling, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 2, 2025 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sport with striking and grappling, for short” clue?+

The answer is MMA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 2, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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