“Combatant in an octagon-shaped cage” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MMAFIGHTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Combatant in an octagon-shaped cage”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 25, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 25, 2026 grid11A___ hair (edgy 2000s trend)3 ltrs›16AMil. authority3 ltrs›19APossessed3 ltrs›22ASounds of sudden vanishing5 ltrs›26AInverse of kilo-5 ltrs›27A"Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear" painter, 188914 ltrs›34AReason to take a painkiller4 ltrs›40AOne ___ time3 ltrs›44APurplish perennial5 ltrs›46AVillain ranked #1 on A.F.I.'s "100 Years … 100 Heroes & Villains" list14 ltrs›
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Feb 25, 20261A[Taps casino table]5 ltrs›6ASigns of treble?5 ltrs›14ALongtime "Inside the NBA" analyst opposite Barkley5 ltrs›15ADeck in divination5 ltrs›17AFailing to pay bills on time may affect this11 ltrs›20ALotto-like casino game4 ltrs›21ASummer treats in small cups4 ltrs›24AZero4 ltrs›
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