What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Sport in an octagon, in brief" from September 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sport in an octagon, in brief”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

MMA

Letters3

Starts withM

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 25, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sport in an octagon, in brief” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with A.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 25, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sport in an octagon, in brief” clue?+

The answer is MMA (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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