“Like a boxer before a fight, typically” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROBED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like a boxer before a fight, typically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 11, 2026, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 11, 2026 grid10D1988 Conway Twitty country hit with the lyric "And if it's too late for love to change your mind …"11 ltrs›11DColleague of Sterling, Cooper and Pryce, on "Mad Men"6 ltrs›12DEvent with floats6 ltrs›15D*4 ltrs›22DApt name for a caroler (other than Carol)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 11, 20261A"Mine!"5 ltrs›6AShoestring4 ltrs›10AIt's over $30 trillion for the U.S., in brief3 ltrs›13APlace to end an engagement without breaking up5 ltrs›14ASome noblemen5 ltrs›16ASinger Rita whose last name is an anagram of 19-Across3 ltrs›17AWelcoming people to a party, say11 ltrs›19ASporting blade that's an anagram of 16-Across3 ltrs›
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