Defensive boxing move where the boxer wraps their opponent's arms to create a pause Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defensive boxing move where the boxer wraps their opponent's arms to create a pause . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CLINCH.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLINCH Defensive boxing move where the boxer wraps their opponent's arms to create a pause (6)
6% HESITATE Pause (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 21, 2025
5% SHAWLS Knitted wraps (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 4, 2025
5% COMMA Pause cause (5) Universal Nov 1, 2025
5% MOAT Castle defense (4)
5% ENDS Wraps up (4) Commuter Oct 30, 2025
5% FOE Opponent (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 29, 2025
5% END Wrap up (3) New York Times Oct 29, 2025
5% ITS "... and ___ a wrap!" (3)
5% ALI "The Greatest" boxer (3) The Telegraph Mini Oct 23, 2025
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