This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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MMA as a word: (martial arts) Initialism of mixed martial arts. [(sports, martial arts) A style of combat sport allowing a wide range of combat techniques such as striking ...; Initialism of manual metal arc.
MMA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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