“Sport that takes place in an octagon, in brief” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MMA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sport that takes place in an octagon, in brief”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 16, 2026, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.