Crossword clue
“Pugilist's pain point, perhaps”
This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
BRUISEDRIBLetters10
Starts withB
Ends withB
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Pugilist's pain point, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with B and ends with B, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Pugilist's pain point, perhaps” clue?+
The answer is BRUISEDRIB (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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