Crossword clue

“Martial art in which folks get their kicks”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
KARATE
Letters6
Starts withK
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Martial art in which folks get their kicks” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 13, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with K and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Martial art in which folks get their kicks” clue?+

The answer is KARATE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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