| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Competes in a singlet, perhaps | The New Yorker Mini | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Goes to the mat? | New York Times | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Comes to grips in sporting fashion | ||
| . Largely agitated after wife fights | ||
| Puts a hold on, say | ||
| Competes in folkstyle | ||
| Contends (with) | ||
| Tries to pin down | ||
| Emulates Ric Flair | ||
| Puts a hold on, perhaps | ||
| Goes to the mat | ||
| Grapples | ||
| Has a lock on? | ||
| Tries to get a pin | ||
| Strives |