This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ _ R
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BRUISER as a word: (sports) In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffe...; A professional boxer.
BRUISER 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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