Wrestling move where the arm goes around an opponent's neck (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEADLOCK Wrestling move where the arm goes around an opponent's neck (8) (8)
67% HAMMERLOCK Arm-twisting wrestling hold (10) LA Times Daily Nov 18, 2025
64% TIES Fastens around necks (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Dec 7, 2025
64% TIRE It goes around in circles (4) New York Times Dec 6, 2025
61% ARM Type of wrestling where biceps are at battle (3)
61% STIR Move around and around (4) New York Times Oct 5, 2025
58% TOSS ___ and turn (move around restlessly) (4)
58% YOKE It goes around the neck (4) New York Times Mar 11, 2018
58% BIB It goes around the neck (3) New York Times Mar 11, 2018
58% TAKEDOWN Wrestling move that drops an opponent (8)
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