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)
64% EGRET Bird with an S-shaped neck (5) New York Times Aug 23, 2026
64% TIE Fixture that's around the neck? (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 18, 2026
64% LOOPS Goes around and around (5) New York Times May 21, 2026
61% BEE Bug that goes around in the springtime? (3) Universal Aug 26, 2026
61% ELBOW What's rested on the table while arm-wrestling (5)
61% KARMA "What goes around, comes around" effect (5)
61% TIES Fastens around necks (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jun 28, 2026
58% ENEMY Opponent (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 14, 2026
58% RUSH Move around in a hasty fashion (4) USA Today Jul 31, 2026
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