A way of holding an opponent in wrestling to immobilise them (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEADLOCK A way of holding an opponent in wrestling to immobilise them (8) (8)
6% SPLINTS Bone immobilisers (7) The Sun Two Speed Jul 10, 2025
6% THUMBWAR *Wrestling contest where opponents hold hands (8) LA Times Daily Jul 8, 2025
5% ANDRE Wrestling's ___ the Giant (5)
5% SUMO Japanese wrestling (4)
5% ENEMY Opponent (5) (5) Puzzler Oct 15, 2025
5% TOROS Matadors' opponents (5) Universal Oct 12, 2025
5% MAT Wrestling surface (3) Commuter Oct 10, 2025
5% ANTIS Pros' opponents (5) Commuter Oct 7, 2025
5% RIVAL Opponent (5) Premier Sunday Oct 5, 2025
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