“Place for gladiatorial combat” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARENA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Place for gladiatorial combat”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 13, 2025, where it runs at 1 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.