Crossword clue
“Participant in a hybrid sport that requires both brains and brawn”
This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CHESSBOXERLetters10
Starts withC
Ends withR
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Participant in a hybrid sport that requires both brains and brawn” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 31, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C 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 “Participant in a hybrid sport that requires both brains and brawn” clue?+
The answer is CHESSBOXER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 31, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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