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% TOMATOCANS *Easy opponents in the boxing ring (10) Universal Nov 27, 2025
5% LAYLA Boxer McCarter (5) USA Today Jan 13, 2026
5% REST Pause (4) (4) Mirror Quick Jan 9, 2026
5% AMNOT Defensive comeback (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 8, 2026
5% TVSET Box (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 8, 2026
5% FLEA Boxer's annoyance? (4) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
5% SITH Jedi opponent (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
5% DOG Beagle or boxer (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 6, 2026
5% STOLE Shoulder wrap (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 4, 2026
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