“Participant in a hybrid sport that requires both brains and brawn” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHESSBOXER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Participant in a hybrid sport that requires both brains and brawn”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2025, where it runs at 47 Across 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
May 31, 2025 grid31DHits high in the air5 ltrs›33DStern question after laying out expectations8 ltrs›34DNot likely to leave a mark, say8 ltrs›35DTwo-person shot8 ltrs›36DPress4 ltrs›37DDowning, with "down"8 ltrs›40DKind of cable in a car, for short3 ltrs›42DRod's employer in "Get Out," in brief3 ltrs›43D"I couldn't agree more!"6 ltrs›48DToy doll brand since 20015 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 31, 20251AWhere one might have a mic and a Michelob10 ltrs›11AEdgar Degas's "Miss ___ at the Cirque Fernando"4 ltrs›15A"Been there!"10 ltrs›16AMember of BTS or Blackpink, e.g.4 ltrs›17AWhat may rise over a range10 ltrs›18ALet off4 ltrs›19ASpotted cat6 ltrs›20AResponse to "Who's going?"3 ltrs›
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