“Grappling is used in this” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MARTIALARTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Grappling is used in this”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 31, 2026 grid1DGuides7 ltrs›2D"Peace out!"5 ltrs›3DPerturb4 ltrs›4DChess legend Mikhail ___3 ltrs›5DBolognese, Parmesan, etc.8 ltrs›6DDaughter of King Minos, in myth7 ltrs›7DTree growth indicative of good air quality6 ltrs›8DPart of a great deal?3 ltrs›9DOpulent4 ltrs›10DTubers from which a gluten-free type of flour is derived5 ltrs›11DHerman ___, Dutch ophthalmologist known for his visual acuity testing7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 31, 202612AOnes who handle minor health problems?13 ltrs›14ADessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France15 ltrs›16ALike someone in pointe shoes, maybe5 ltrs›17A___-di-dah3 ltrs›18ASay "hey," slangily5 ltrs›19AThey're at the tops of some ladders, informally4 ltrs›20AOffering that's fresh off the press?5 ltrs›22APyroclastic material4 ltrs›
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