This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ T
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BOUT as a word: (boxing) A boxing match; (roller derby) A roller derby match.
BOUT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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