Crossword clue
“Combatant in an octagon-shaped cage”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MMAFIGHTERLetters10
Starts withM
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Combatant in an octagon-shaped cage” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 25, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Combatant in an octagon-shaped cage” clue?+
The answer is MMAFIGHTER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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