Cage-fighting sport similar to boxing: Abbr. — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 17 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
MMA
3 letters
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August 17 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword August 17 2026
MMA
Modern boxing-like combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Combat sport in a cage, where a panel of judges decides whose striking, grappling, and control earns the win, if there's no knockout: Abbr.
MMA
3
Hybrid combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Conor McGregor's sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Modern boxing-like combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Modern boxing-like sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Contact fighting sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Ultimate fighting sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Modern boxing-like combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Modern boxing-like combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Hybrid combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Ronda Rousey's combat sport: Abbr.
MMA
3
Cat or dog, e.g.
PET
3
Swiss mountaineer's climb
ALP
3
Trim the lawn
MOW
3
Fireplace residue
ASH
3
___ de Janeiro, Grand Carnival site
RIO
3
___ fide (genuine)
BONA
4
EMT's lifesaving procedure: Abbr.
CPR
3
Award-winning NBA athletes: Abbr.
MVPS
4
Wartime friend
ALLY
4
Slushy drink that might cause brain freeze
ICEE
4
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