Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Wrestling hold Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Wrestling hold featured in Times Concise puzzle on December 23, 2025. 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 NELSON.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Wrestling hold:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
11 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON Wrestling hold | (6) | The Times Concise | Dec 23, 2025 |
| HALFNELSON Wrestling hold (4-6) | (10) | Mirror Classic | Jul 22, 2025 |
| BEARHUG Wrestling hold | (7) | Mirror Tea Time | May 15, 2025 |
| HEADLOCK Wrestling hold | (8) | Mirror Classic | Jan 4, 2025 |
| BOSTONCRAB Wrestling hold | (10) | Mirror Classic | Dec 31, 2024 |
| SCISSORS Wrestling hold | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Oct 5, 2024 |
| LOCK Wrestling hold | (4) | Universal | Apr 6, 2022 |
| HAMMERLOCK Wrestling hold | (10) | ||
| STRANGLE Wrestling hold | (8) | ||
| SCISSORSGRIP Wrestling hold | (12) |
29 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | ARMLOCKS Wrestling holds | (8) | Newsday | Aug 31, 2023 |
| 40% | NELSONS Wrestling holds | (7) | The Times Concise | Jun 6, 2022 |
| 40% | HAMMERLOCKS Wrestling holds | (11) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 28, 2019 |
| 40% | HEADLOCKS Wrestling holds | (9) | Eugene Sheffer | May 31, 2016 |
| 40% | WRISTLOCKS Wrestling holds | (10) | ||
| 40% | LOCKS Wrestling holds | (5) | ||
| 35% | CHOKE Illegal wrestling hold | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 7, 2017 |
| 35% | HERMITGRAB Wrestling hold for a recluse? | (10) | ||
| 31% | CRAB A Boston .... is a wrestling hold (4) | (4) | ||
| 31% | SUPREMO Master wrestling holds in advance | (7) |
Clues for The Times Concise Puzzle on December 23, 2025
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
In wrestling, a "HALF NELSON" is a move where one arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand is placed on the neck. This clue refers to a common grappling technique in the sport of wrestling.