This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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TKO as a word: (martial arts) Initialism of technical knockout. [(martial arts) A knockout declared by a referee in cases where a participant is sufficiently injured, unbal...; Initialism of Tseung Kwan O. [An area and town in Sai Kung district, New Territories, Hong Kong.].
TKO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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